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seraphic

se·raph·ic
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [si-raf-ik]
    • /sɪˈræf ɪk/
    • /səˈræf.ɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [si-raf-ik]
    • /sɪˈræf ɪk/

Definitions of seraphic word

  • adjective seraphic of, like, or befitting a seraph. 1
  • adjective seraphic of or resembling a seraph 0
  • adjective seraphic blissfully serene; rapt 0

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Origin of seraphic

First appearance:

before 1625
One of the 42% oldest English words
From the Medieval Latin word seraphicus, dating back to 1625-35. See seraphim, -ic

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Parts of speech for Seraphic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

seraphic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

seraphic usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for seraphic

adj seraphic

  • angelic — You can describe someone as angelic if they are, or seem to be, very good, kind, and gentle.
  • angelical — of or belonging to angels: the angelic host.
  • archangelic — Theology. a chief or principal angel; in medieval angelology one of the nine orders of celestial attendants on God. Compare angel (def 1).
  • celestial — of or in the sky or universe, as planets or stars
  • heavenly — of or in the heavens: the heavenly bodies.

adjective seraphic

  • cherubic — If someone looks cherubic, they look sweet and innocent like a cherub.

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