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cherub Synonyms

Another word for cherub

Choosing another word for cherub depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A representation in Western art of a chubby, rosy-faced, winged infant.

Usage Example

"The baroque ceiling of the cathedral was painted with clouds and dozens of golden cherubs."

Strongest
putto
Strong
cupid

• noun (Context 2)

A beautiful, innocent, or sweet-tempered child with a round, chubby face.

Usage Example

"The toddler looked like a little angel sleeping peacefully in his crib."

Strongest
angel
Strong
darling
innocent

• noun (Context 3)

A winged angelic being described in biblical tradition as attending on God, typically ranked in the second highest order of the celestial hierarchy just below the seraphim.

Usage Example

"The ancient tapestry depicted a glowing angel guarding the entrance to the sacred garden."

Strong
angel
seraph

Opposites of cherub

The opposite of cherub shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

demon
brat
imp
devil
fiend
rascal
See all opposites of cherub

• Nearby Words

cherry tomato
cherrypick
cherrypicker
cherub
cherubic
chervil
chess

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Cherub. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/cherub
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