angel
UK: ˈeɪn.dʒəl | US: ˈeɪn.dʒəl
n. a spiritual being believed to act as a messenger or servant of God
n. a person of exemplary virtue or kindness
n. (informal) a financial backer of a venture
The word "angel" traces back to Greek angelos (ἄγγελος), meaning "messenger." It entered Old English via Latin angelus and was influenced by Hebrew mal'akh (messenger), often appearing in names with the suffix -el (referring to God, e.g., Gabriel). The term originally denoted divine intermediaries in Abrahamic religions, later broadening to describe benevolent humans or protectors.
The painting depicted an angel with golden wings.
She was an angel to volunteer at the shelter every weekend.
The startup secured an angel investor for its prototype.
In the story, an angel guided the lost travelers home.
His kindness made him seem like a real-life angel.