cherubic

adjective

Definition of cherubicnext
1
as in angelic

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as in ruddy

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Recent Examples of cherubic Hugs of greeting, hugs of restraint Adults who knew Christian Williams described him as a sweet and loving kid, with a round, cherubic face. — Joseph Shapiro, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026 Her first crush was on the cherubic lead child actor in Meatballs, the one who requires the aid of camp counselor Bill Murray to learn self-respect. — Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026 Swank sent well wishes to fans around the holidays in 2024 via a photo of her and a cherubic little helper by the tree. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 Varsha is a pretty, cherubic girl with nut-brown eyes, short black braids and a sparkling smile that lights up her whole face. — Literary Hub, 16 June 2026 And for anyone who follows mom-fluencers online, with their perfect kitchens, nutritious meals, cherubic offspring and seemingly perfect lives. — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 9 June 2026 Whereas its predecessor could take forever between seasons, losing nothing but its child stars’ cherubic looks, the new show has no such luxury. — Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026 Burke’s heroine, Natalie, is a trad wife with a large internet following, fundamentalist Christian convictions, a brood of cherubic children, a working farm, and a penchant for handcrafting items that could be purchased at the drugstore. — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 29 May 2026 Now, as ever, there may be some who hold McCartney’s cherubic good will against him, as a badge of insufficient seriousness. — Chris Willman, Variety, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherubic
  1. angelic
  2. ruddy
  3. rosy
  4. red
  5. florid
  6. sanguine
  7. pinkish
Adjective
  • In the greatest misfortune of a very unlucky life, Fantine (Noémie Merlant) stops at the tavern the Thénardiers run on her way to Montreuil with her angelic daughter Cosette.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Folklore Taylor Swift Folklore’s angelic aura is best captured with gauzy peasant dresses, soft boho details, and a touch of woodland whimsy.
    — Zoe Weiner, StyleCaster, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of angelic
Adjective
  • Stargazers can observe the ruddy hue of the lunar surface with the naked eye, though binoculars or a small telescope will highlight the sharp, bright contrast along the crescent rim of the moon that remains outside Earth’s umbra.
    — Michael d'Estries, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Both men appeared in court Monday, still bearing the ruddy complexions of people who had spent an extended period of time outdoors.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of ruddy
Adjective
  • After application, its translucent color develops into a rosy tint, unique to every person.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
  • These are just a few examples, but this type of rosy forecasting is widespread.
    — Abigail Hall, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of rosy
Adjective
  • Von Teese first appeared onstage as a character reminiscent of Snow White — replete with perfect black coif, red lips, pristine look and forbidden fruit in hand — but the narrative took a different direction.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Painted with vibrant hues of red, orange and yellow, the mural depicts folklorico dancers in traditional dress.
    — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of red
Adjective
  • One day, someone came in from a meditation-retreat center in a state of florid psychosis.
    — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Mariachi, tequila, and the florid masculinity of charrería, Mexico's national equestrian sport, all originated in Jalisco, the state for which Guadalajara serves as capital.
    — Michael Snyder, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of florid
Adjective
  • October’s full moon is also known as the sanguine moon or blood moon, Universe Today said.
    — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • But a swirl of chaos, sweat, and tears goes into producing a runway collection, and even the most sanguine of designers can crack under the pressure.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of sanguine
Adjective
  • Its sunsets are particularly famous, when the mountains reflect a pinkish hue.
    — Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026
  • After thirty minutes of searching, Kossmann waved us over to the pinkish headstone of Emma Jane Byrd Young.
    — Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of pinkish

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“Cherubic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherubic. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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