seraphic Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective of or relating to an angel of the first order
seraphical.
- he imagined a seraphic presence in the room
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adjective satellite having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub
cherubic; angelic; angelical; sweet.
- an angelic smile
- a cherubic face
- looking so seraphic when he slept
- a sweet disposition
WordNet
Se*raph"ic, Se*raph"ic*al adjective
(Also<
- Seraphic
- Seraphical
)
Etymology
Cf. F.Definitions
Of or pertaining to a seraph; becoming, or suitable to, a seraph; angelic; sublime; pure; refined. "Seraphic arms and trophies." Milton. "Seraphical fervor." Jer. Taylor. --Se*raph"ic*al*ly , adv. --Se*raph"ic*al*ness , n.