angel (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: ˈeɪn.dʒəl
Definition
A spiritual being, often depicted as a messenger of God, typically with wings and a halo.
Examples
The nativity scene included shepherds, wise men, and a heavenly angel.
Many cultures have stories about angels protecting humans.
She has the voice of an angel, pure and beautiful.
How to Use angel
- angel of death (collocation)
- A personification of death, often depicted as a winged figure. — "The 'angel of death' visited the hospital during the epidemic."
- angel investor (collocation)
- A person who invests in a startup company in exchange for ownership equity. — "The entrepreneur pitched her idea to a group of angel investors."
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