seraphic
seraphic · more seraphic · most seraphic
Of or relating to a seraph or the seraphimOf or relating to a seraph or the seraphim.
/səˈɹæf.ɪk/
» Tom has a seraphic beauty to him.
Meaning
2 sensesOf or relating to a seraph or the seraphim.
the Seraphic Doctor
of or relating to an angel of the first order
Pure and sublime; angelic.
a seraphic smile
Examples
1 sentencesTom has a seraphic beauty to him.
Translations
4 languagesOrigin
From Medieval Latin seraphicus, from Late Latin seraphīm, seraphīn, from Hebrew שָׂרָף (saFrom Medieval Latin seraphicus, from Late Latin seraphīm, seraphīn, from Hebrew שָׂרָף (saráf, “seraph”). By surface analysis, seraph + -ic.
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Forms
more seraphic, most seraphic| Comparative | more seraphic Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most seraphic Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
11 synonymsClose in meaning
- of or relating to an angel of the first order:seraphical
- having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub:angelicangelicalcherubicsweet
Word family
4 related wordsRelatedseraph
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form