Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [eyn-juh l]
- /ˈeɪn dʒəl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [eyn-juh l]
- /ˈeɪn dʒəl/
Definitions of angeling word
- noun angeling 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 angeling a conventional representation of such a being, in human form, with wings, usually in white robes. 1
- noun angeling a messenger, especially of God. 1
- noun angeling a person who performs a mission of God or acts as if sent by God: an angel of mercy. 1
- noun angeling a person having qualities generally attributed to an angel, as beauty, purity, or kindliness. 1
- noun angeling a person whose actions and thoughts are consistently virtuous. 1
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Origin of angeling
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 Angeling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
angeling 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
angeling usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for angeling
verb angeling
- 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 angeling
verb angeling
- 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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