noun Download 🔗Share A winged creature attending God, described by Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite (c. 5th–6th century) as the second highest order of angels, ranked above thrones and below seraphim; similar to a lamassu in the pre-exilic texts of the Hebrew Bible, more humanoid in later texts. Examples : "In religious art, cherubs often appear as beautiful, winged children. " religion mythology theology being supernatural literature art Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An artistic depiction of such a being, typically in the form of a winged child or a child's head with wings but no body. Examples : "The artist created a beautiful cherub for the school's Christmas play. " art mythology religion Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A person, especially a child, seen as being particularly angelic or innocent. Examples : "Little Lily, with her bright eyes and gentle smile, looked like a real cherub as she helped her grandmother in the garden. " person religion mythology character art Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading