Pronunciation: /ˈsɛrəfɪm/

Definitions of seraphim

noun a type of celestial being or angel described in the Bible as having six wings and fiery serpentine bodies

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a beautiful seraphim in the painting at the museum.

A2 The seraphim sang heavenly songs in the church choir.

B1 According to religious texts, seraphim are high-ranking angels.

B2 The seraphim's wings shimmered with iridescent colors as it flew above.

C1 The seraphim's presence filled the room with a sense of peace and awe.

C2 The intricate details of the seraphim's face were captured perfectly in the sculpture.

Examples of seraphim in a Sentence

formal The seraphim are often depicted in religious art as angels with six wings.

informal I read a fascinating article about seraphim and their role in various religious beliefs.

slang Have you ever seen those cool tattoos of seraphim wings?

figurative Her voice was like that of a seraphim, pure and angelic.

Grammatical Forms of seraphim

past tense

seraphimmed

plural

seraphim

comparative

more seraphim

superlative

most seraphim

present tense

seraphims

future tense

will seraphim

perfect tense

have seraphimmed

continuous tense

is seraphimming

singular

seraphim

positive degree

seraphim

infinitive

to seraphim

gerund

seraphimming

participle

seraphimmed

Origin and Evolution of seraphim

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Hebrew
Story behind the word: The word 'seraphim' originated from Hebrew religious texts.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in religious texts to describe celestial beings with six wings, the term 'seraphim' has evolved to also refer to angelic beings in Christian theology.