Meaning of the word angel in English

What does angel mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

angel

US /ˈeɪn.dʒəl/
UK /ˈeɪn.dʒəl/
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Noun

1.

a spiritual being believed to act as an attendant, agent, or messenger of God, conventionally represented as a human figure with wings and a long robe.

Example:
The choir sang about the angels in heaven.
An angel appeared to Mary in a dream.
2.

a person of exemplary conduct or virtue

Example:
She's an absolute angel for helping me with this project.
My grandmother was an angel, always kind and caring.
3.

a financial backer of a commercial venture, especially one who provides capital for a small or start-up business

Example:
The startup secured funding from an angel investor.
He became an angel for several promising tech companies.
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