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angelicize

|an-gel-i-cize|

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/ænˈdʒɛlɪˌsaɪz/

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/ænˈdʒɛlɪsaɪz/

make angel-like

Etymology
Etymology Information

'angelicize' originates from English, specifically from the word 'angelic' with the suffix '-ize,' where 'angelic' meant 'like an angel' and '-ize' meant 'to make or become.'

Historical Evolution

'angelicize' was formed in modern English by combining 'angelic' and the verb-forming suffix '-ize,' and eventually became the modern English word 'angelicize.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to make angelic,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to make something or someone angelic in character, appearance, or quality.

The artist tried to angelicize the portrait by adding a halo.

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Last updated: 2025/08/06 21:06