angel

noun
UK: /ˈeɪndʒəl/
US: /ˈeɪndʒəl/

  1. A spiritual being believed to act as a messenger of God.

    1. The angel has white wings and a halo above their head. [ ] [ ]
    2. According to the scriptures, an angel delivered a divine message to Mary. [ ] [ ]

  2. A very kind, helpful, or lovely person.

    1. She's an angel for helping me move all of my stuff. [ ] [ ]
    2. My nurse was an absolute angel during my hospital stay, always attentive and kind. [ ] [ ]

  3. Someone who provides financial backing for a business venture.

    1. An angel investor helped the new company start its journey. [ ] [ ]
    2. After struggling to find funding, a local angel investor decided to support our project. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

benefactor cherub seraph guardian saint
angel transitive-verb

  1. To provide financial backing for a project or business.

    1. She decided to angel the new art installation project. [ ] [ ]
    2. Several investors chose to angel the startup company, impressed by its innovative approach. [ ] [ ]
angel adjective

  1. Relating to or resembling an angel.

    1. The little girl looked angel-like in her white dress. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her angel eyes were bright and full of joy when she heard the music. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "angel" in English means: A spiritual being believed to act as a messenger of God., A very kind, helpful, or lovely person., Someone who provides financial backing for a business venture..

The phonetic transcription of "angel" is /ˈeɪndʒəl/ in British English and /ˈeɪndʒəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "angel": benefactor, cherub, seraph, guardian, saint.

Example usage of "angel": "The angel has white wings and a halo above their head.". More examples on the page.