adjective
Having the pure, kind, and beautiful qualities people associate with an angel.
The child gave us an angelic smile.
Common phrases & grammar
angelic face · angelic voice
American English
How to pronounce angelic
adjectiveB2
aanJEHlihk
/ænˈʤɛ.lɪk̚/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Having the pure, kind, and beautiful qualities people associate with an angel.
What to listen for
Angelic is pronounced /ænˈʤɛ.lɪk̚/, with the main stress on the second syllable. In careful speech, the first syllable may also have lighter emphasis: /ˌænˈʤɛ.lɪk̚/.