cherub

noun
UK: /ˈtʃer.əb/
US: /ˈtʃer.əb/

  1. A type of angel that is usually shown as a beautiful, fat, naked child with small wings.

    1. The artist painted a cherub in the corner of the fresco.
    2. In the painting, the cherub floated serenely above the landscape, symbolizing innocence.

  2. A person, especially a child, who is very beautiful or innocent-looking.

    1. My little brother is such a cherub, always smiling.
    2. With her rosy cheeks and bright eyes, she looked like a cherub.

Synonyms

seraph angel putto
cherub adjective

  1. Having a round, chubby, innocent face; resembling a cherub.

    1. He has cherubic cheeks that make him look younger.
    2. The baby's cherubic face charmed everyone in the room, bringing smiles.
cherub transitive-verb

  1. To portray or depict as a cherub.

    1. The artist cherubed the young saint in the painting.
    2. Critics accused the painter of cherubing the corrupt politician in his portrait.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cherub" in English means: A type of angel that is usually shown as a beautiful, fat, naked child with small wings., A person, especially a child, who is very beautiful or innocent-looking..

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

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

Example usage of "cherub": "The artist painted a cherub in the corner of the fresco.". More examples on the page.