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Synonyms for angel

Most common

cherub archangel seraph

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    An incorporeal and holy or semidivine messenger from a deity or other divine entity, traditionally depicted as a youthful, winged figure in flowing robes.

Forms

Plural
angels → cherubs, archangels, seraphim, saints…

Example sentences

  • archangel The Qur'an was revealed to Muhammad by the archangel Gabriel.
  • cherub Tom's cheeks are so round and rosy, like a little cherub!
  • saint The Ribbon of Saint George is a symbol of fascism.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
angelrising
archangelrising
cherubrising
seraphrising
saintrising

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters
saint1
6 letters
backer2, cherub2, seraph
9 letters
archangel3

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (backer2 = 2 syllables).

In other languages

Français
ange
Italiano
angelo
Español
ángel
Deutsch
Engel
Català
àngel