angels

an-gels · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of angel; spiritual beings believed to act as attendants or messengers of God.

  2. 2.

    People of exceptional kindness, virtue, or beauty.

Phrases & expressions

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    angels and demons — Forces of good and evil.
  • •
    on the side of the angels — Supporting a good or righteous cause.
  • •
    city of angels — A nickname for Los Angeles.

Related words

Antonyms: demons, devils
See also: Angeles, angel, heaven
Synonyms: cherubs, seraphs, spirits

Etymology

Plural of angel, from Old English engel, from Latin angelus, from Greek angelos ("messenger").