archangel

noun
UK: /ˌɑːrkˈeɪndʒəl/
US: /ˌɑːrkˈeɪndʒəl/

  1. A chief angel, often depicted as a powerful and holy being.

    1. The archangel Michael is a protector. [ ] [ ]
    2. Legends tell of an archangel descending to fight for good. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person resembling an archangel in virtue or beauty.

    1. She sings like an archangel. [ ] [ ]
    2. He's a archangel in human form, helping everyone he meets. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

angel seraph cherub

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "archangel" in English means: A chief angel, often depicted as a powerful and holy being., A person resembling an archangel in virtue or beauty..

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

Synonyms for "archangel": angel, seraph, cherub.

Example usage of "archangel": "The archangel Michael is a protector.". More examples on the page.