noun “angel”
singular angel, plural angels
- a spiritual being who delivers messages from God or other heavenly beings
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In the painting, an angel with golden wings and a glowing halo hovered above the shepherds.
- in the beliefs of some religions, a spiritual being of a lower rank, not as high as virtues
In the story, the angel acted as a humble servant below the higher virtues.
- someone very kind, good, or caring
She stayed up all night to help me study, proving once again that she's an absolute angel.
- a person who provides their own money to help start new companies in exchange for equity
Sarah found an angel who was willing to invest in her startup, providing both funds and valuable business advice.