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angels

The correct spelling is angels.

How to pronounce angels

/ˈeɪn.dʒəlz/
noun

IPA: /ˈeɪn.dʒəlz/

Say it like: Anj-els

The correct spelling is angels. An incorporeal and sometimes divine messenger from a deity, or other divine entity, often depicted in art as a youthful winged figure in flowing robes. For example: "Thanks for making me breakfast in bed, you little angel."

Usage Examples

Thanks for making me breakfast in bed, you little angel.

Climb to angels sixty. (“ascend to 60,000 feet”)

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An incorporeal and sometimes divine messenger from a deity, or other divine entity, often depicted in art as a youthful winged figure in flowing robes.
  2. 2.(Abrahamic tradition) One of the lowest order of such beings, below virtues.
  3. 3.A person having the qualities attributed to angels, such as purity or selflessness.
  4. 4.Attendant spirit; genius; demon.
  5. 5.(possibly obsolete) An official (a bishop, or sometimes a minister) who heads a Christian church, especially a Catholic Apostolic church.

verb

  1. 1.To support by donating money.

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