Angelic
/ænˈdʒɛl.ɪk/noun
Relating to angels or resembling an angel.
Did you know?The word 'angel' comes from the Greek 'angelos', meaning 'messenger', linking it to divine communication and the unseen forces that guide us.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*h₂engʲ-
“to choke, to be in distress; a root tied to the concept of being sent or borne from distress.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
ἄγγελος (angelos)
“messenger, one who brings tidings; closely associated with divine messages.”
Late Latin
Latin
angelus
“messenger; used in a Christian context to denote heavenly beings.”
Old French
Old French
ange
“angel; adopted from Latin, retaining the same meaning.”
Middle English
Middle English
angel
“a spiritual being, servant of God; reflects the divine messenger role.”
Modern English
English
angelic
“pertaining to angels, embodying their qualities or characteristics.”