angel

See also Angel

You might be confusing the word angel with angle. These words are commonly misused.

Pronunciation

• enPR: ānʹjəl
• IPA ^(key): /ˈeɪn.dʒəl/

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• Hyphenation: an‧gel

Noun

Singular angel

Plural angels

A painting of an angel

1. In some religions and myths, a spirit that delivers messages from God. Often angels are seen as working for God in general.

   Gabriel is an important angel in Christianity and Islam.

2. If you call someone an angel you mean they are very good or very beautiful.

   You are an angel for all the good things you do.

   My girlfriend is such an angel.

Related words

• angelic
• guardian angel