agnel

/ˈænɛl/ or /ˈeɪnɛl/

Definitions

1. noun

a messenger or agent of God, especially a divine messenger sent to bring good news

“In Christian tradition, the angel is often depicted as a heavenly being with wings.”

2. proper noun

the name of a person, place, or thing

“Angela is an agnel, a common feminine given name.”

3. adjective

related to or resembling an angel

“The agnelic figure in the painting was depicted with delicate features and wings.”

Synonyms

  • agent
  • messenger

Antonyms

  • demon
  • devil