The Collaborative International Dictionary
Angelic \An*gel"ic\, Angelical \An*gel"ic*al\, a. [L. angelicus, Gr. ?: cf. F. ang['e]lique.]
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Belonging to, or proceeding from, angels; resembling, characteristic of, or partaking of the nature of, an angel; heavenly; divine. ``Angelic harps.''
--Thomson.``Angelical actions.''
--Hooker.The union of womanly tenderness and angelic patience.
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having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub; as, an angelic smile.
Syn: angelic, cherubic, seraphic, sweet.
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marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint; as, angelic benificence.
Syn: angelic, angelical, beatific, saintlike, saintly, sainted.
Angelic Hymn, a very ancient hymn of the Christian Church; -- so called from its beginning with the song of the heavenly host recorded in Luke ii. 1
--Eadie.