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angelhood

|an-gel-hood|

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/ˈeɪndʒəlˌhʊd/

state of being an angel

Etymology
Etymology Information

'angelhood' is formed in English from 'angel' and the suffix '-hood', where 'angel' refers to a spiritual being and '-hood' means 'state or condition'.

Historical Evolution

'angelhood' was created in English by combining 'angel' (from Old English 'engel', from Latin 'angelus', from Greek 'angelos', meaning 'messenger') and '-hood' (from Old English '-hād', meaning 'state or condition').

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'the state of being an angel', and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the state or condition of being an angel.

The painting captures the angelhood of the figure with its glowing light.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/08/06 18:51