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angel

The word “angel” has 2 syllables: an-gel

It's pronounced as /ˈeɪn.dʒəl/

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In the thesaurus, “angel” has 96 synonyms and 42 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for angel along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for angel

Antonyms for angel

Meanings of angel

  • noun
    1. An incorporeal and sometimes divine messenger from a deity, or other divine entity, often depicted in art as a youthful winged figure in flowing robes.
    2. (Abrahamic tradition) One of the lowest order of such beings, below virtues.
    3. A person having the qualities attributed to angels, such as purity or selflessness.
    4. Attendant spirit; genius; demon.
    5. (possibly obsolete) An official (a bishop, or sometimes a minister) who heads a Christian church, especially a Catholic Apostolic church.
    6. An English gold coin, bearing the figure of the archangel Michael, circulated between the 15th and 17th centuries, and varying in value from six shillings and eightpence to ten shillings.
    7. (originally Royal Air Force) An altitude, measured in thousands of feet.
    8. An unidentified flying object detected by air traffic control radar.
    9. An affluent individual who provides capital for a startup, usually in exchange for convertible debt or ownership equity; an angel investor.
    10. The person who funds a show.
  • verb
    1. To support by donating money.
  • noun
    1. A person who has Angelman syndrome.

Example Sentences

  • The little girl drew an angel with wings.
  • She believes her grandmother is an angel watching over her.
  • The Christmas card showed a beautiful angel.
  • He called his kind and helpful friend an angel.
  • The angel appeared in the story to deliver an important message.

On this page you'll find 138 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to angel, such as: Maecenas, advertiser, almoner, almsgiver, altruist, announcer, archangel.

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