angelicize

/ˌændʒəˈlɪsaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or become like an angel, especially in a spiritual or moral sense

“The saint’s selfless acts began to angelicize the people around her.”

2. verb

to interpret or represent something as having a divine or angelic quality

“The poet’s words angelicized the beauty of nature, making it seem almost supernatural.”

Synonyms

  • divinize
  • spiritualize

Antonyms

  • demonize
  • devilize