angelized
|an-gel-ized|
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/ˈeɪndʒəˌlaɪzd/
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/ˈeɪndʒəlaɪzd/
(angelize)
make angelic or like an angel
Etymology
Etymology Information
'angelized' originates from English, specifically the verb 'angelize,' where 'angel' refers to a spiritual being and the suffix '-ize' means 'to make or become.'
Historical Evolution
'angelize' was formed in English by combining 'angel' and the suffix '-ize,' and 'angelized' is its past tense and past participle form.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make like an angel or to endow with angelic qualities,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'angelize'.
The statue was angelized by the artist.
Last updated: 2025/08/06 23:51