cherubic

cherubic — adjective

1. describing a person — especially a child — whose face looks round, soft, and swe

1.形容詞C1
釋義

describing a person — especially a child — whose face looks round, soft, and sweetly innocent, like the baby angels shown in traditional religious paintings

例句

The toddler had a cherubic face with pink cheeks and bright blue eyes.

collocation: cherubic face

In the old church, Ravi admired the cherubic faces painted on the wooden ceiling.

used in descriptions of religious art

同義詞
  • angelic

    stronger connection to divine goodness; can describe personality or behaviour, not just appearance

  • innocent

    broader and much more common; refers to a lack of experience or guilt, not necessarily a round face

  • childlike

    focuses on the positive, pure qualities of a child without the angelic or religious association

反義詞
  • sinister

    suggests an evil or threatening appearance, opposite of sweet innocence

  • forbidding

    describes a stern or unwelcoming facial expression

文法句型

cherubic + noun

be + cherubic

用法筆記

Almost always used to describe a person's face, smile, or expression — not their personality, voice, or actions. The word carries a warm, admiring tone.

常見錯誤

❌The CEO gave a cherubic speech to the board members.
✅The CEO gave a warm speech to the board members.
💡cherubic describes innocent, childlike appearance (especially facial features), not speaking style or professional conduct.
❌My grandmother has a cherubic laugh.
✅My grandmother has a sweet laugh.
💡cherubic typically refers to how someone looks (round face, innocent expression), not to the sound of their voice or laughter.