seraph

/ˈsɛrəf/

Definitions

1. noun

In biblical tradition, a high-ranking angelic being or heavenly creature.

“The vision of the seraph was unlike anything she had ever seen before.”

2. noun

A symbol of divine presence or a manifestation of the divine.

“The church was said to be a seraph, a dwelling place of the holy spirit.”

Synonyms

  • angel
  • cherub

Antonyms

  • demon
  • devil