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Definition of cherubic

cherubic

/tʃəˈruː.bɪk/
che · ru · bic
Adverb:cherubically
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cherubic Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Having the sweet, innocent, and rosy-cheeked appearance traditionally associated with a cherub.

Example

"The toddler's cherubic face and curly hair charmed everyone in the waiting room."

2

Relating to or characteristic of the biblical or artistic order of angels known as cherubim.

Example

"The cathedral ceiling was painted with cherubic figures surrounded by golden clouds."

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• Rhymes for cherubic

• Nearby Words

cherrypicker
cherrywood
cherub
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chervil
cheshire
chess

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from 'cherub' plus the suffix '-ic'. The root 'cherub' comes via Late Latin and Greek from the Hebrew 'kĕrūbh', denoting a winged celestial being in biblical tradition, later depicted in Renaissance art as a chubby, rosy-cheeked child.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cherubic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cherubic
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