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angeled

an·gel
A a

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [eyn-juh l]
    • /ˈeɪn dʒəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [eyn-juh l]
    • /ˈeɪn dʒəl/

Definitions of angeled word

  • noun angeled one of a class of spiritual beings; a celestial attendant of God. In medieval angelology, angels constituted the lowest of the nine celestial orders (seraphim, cherubim, thrones, dominations or dominions, virtues, powers, principalities or princedoms, archangels, and angels). 1
  • noun angeled a conventional representation of such a being, in human form, with wings, usually in white robes. 1
  • noun angeled a messenger, especially of God. 1
  • noun angeled a person who performs a mission of God or acts as if sent by God: an angel of mercy. 1
  • noun angeled a person having qualities generally attributed to an angel, as beauty, purity, or kindliness. 1
  • noun angeled a person whose actions and thoughts are consistently virtuous. 1

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Origin of angeled

First appearance:

before 950
One of the 4% oldest English words
before 950; 1890-95 for def 9; Middle English a(u)ngel (< Anglo-French, Old French) < Late Latin angelus < New Testament Greek ángelos messenger of God, special use of Greek ángelos messenger; replacing Old English engel < Latin, as above

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Parts of speech for Angeled

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

angeled popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

angeled usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for angeled

verb angeled

  • assist — If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
  • finance — the management of revenues; the conduct or transaction of money matters generally, especially those affecting the public, as in the fields of banking and investment.
  • uphold — to support or defend, as against opposition or criticism: He fought the duel to uphold his family's honor.
  • advocate — If you advocate a particular action or plan, you recommend it publicly.
  • favor — something done or granted out of goodwill, rather than from justice or for remuneration; a kind act: to ask a favor.

Antonyms for angeled

verb angeled

  • hinder — to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede: The storm hindered our progress.
  • thwart — to oppose successfully; prevent from accomplishing a purpose.
  • protest — an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid: a protest against increased taxation.
  • disapprove — to think (something) wrong or reprehensible; censure or condemn in opinion.
  • refuse — to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.

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