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angel
noun [ C ]
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/ˈeɪn.dʒəl/ us

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/ˈeɪn.dʒəl/
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a spiritual being in some religions who is believed to be a messenger of God, usually represented as having a human form with wings:
According to the Bible, an angel told Mary that she would have God's son, Jesus.
someone who is very good, helpful, or kind:
Be an angel and help me with this.
Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples
well behaved
  • well behavedOur kids are normally well behaved.
  • goodBe a good girl and sit quietly.
  • as good as goldThe babysitter said Arlo had been as good as gold.
  • angelTeddy is a little angel.
  • obedientHe always tried his best to be an obedient son.
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[ as form of address ]
used when speaking to someone you like very much and know very well:
What's the matter, angel?
Come along, my angels, time for bed.
(also angel investor)
a rich person who invests in a new company:
Wealthy individual investors, known as angels, differ from lenders in that they want a stake in your business.
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be no angel
be on the side of the angels
(Definition of angel from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

angel | American Dictionary

angel
noun [ C ]
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in some religious traditions, a being in heaven who serves God, often represented in art as a human with wings
An angel is also someone who is very good or kind:
You’re an angel to bring me this coffee.
(Definition of angel from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

angel | Business English

angel
noun [ C ]
UK
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/ˈeɪndʒəl/ us

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→  angel investor
(Definition of angel from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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