CHERUBIC Synonyms: 106 Similar and Opposite Words

cherubic

adjective

Definition of cherubic

as in angelic

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Recent Examples of cherubic Tiny and blond with rounded, cherubic features, Pugh’s Cathy lands at their doorstep one night like an angel that crashed to the earth, her skull cracked and her dress drenched in blood. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 1 Oct. 2026 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 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

Adjective

And the angelic youth Dorian Gray’s deadly descent into vanity and vice—ignited by a hubristic obsession with his own image—eerily foreshadows the grim trajectory of Wilde’s later years.

— Hannah Aizenman, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026
In Barcelona, a popular graffiti artist painted Maricarmen in angelic form, complete with halo, wings and a white toga.

— Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 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

Experts warn that this rosy label can sometimes mask risk that borrowers may not be able to afford.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
The rest of the kitchen is pretty in pink, courtesy of a rosy Zia Tile backsplash and mosaic countertops by Concrete Collaborative.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of rosy

Adjective

Then, Prince William (Freddie Meredith) and Kate (Annabel Marlow) appeared, also with a red envelope in hand.

— Ellise Shafer, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
While allowing red fuel isn't going to solve all problems, as mentioned here previously, the temporary diesel policy is appreciated by diesel users.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 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

Then in natural daylight, look at those areas closely and see whether your skin reads more pinkish, gold, or slightly green to determine your undertone.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2026
The pinkish-gray sky began to reveal flocks of ducks heading out to feed.

— Kody Lostroh, Denver Post, 5 Oct. 2026

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