American English
/ˈeɪn.ʤl̩/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
a spiritual being in many religions, often shown with wings and believed to carry messages or help people
Practice out louda spiritual being in many religions, often shown with wings and believed to carry messages or help people
An angel appeared in her dream.
The painting shows an angel with white wings.
guardian angel · fallen angel · angel wings
an angel with + noun
the angel of + noun
a very kind person who helps you, especially when you need it
You brought me dinner? You’re an angel!
Our neighbor was an angel when we were sick.
English can use angel for a very kind person, not only for a spiritual being.
a real angel · be an angel
[person] is an angel
an angel who + verb
an angel believed to protect a person
She believes her guardian angel protects her.
an angel who has been sent away from heaven
The story is about a fallen angel.
a person who invests personal money in a new business
An angel investor helped fund the company.