cherubic

adjective

Definition of cherubicnext
1
as in angelic

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2
as in ruddy

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  1. angelic
  2. ruddy
  3. rosy
  4. red
  5. florid
  6. sanguine
  7. pinkish
Adjective
  • Even the actors got in on the night's theme, with Depp wearing angelic silver gown while the rest of the cast wearing all black or dark brown.
    Lawrence Yee, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The Pink Bear plays a supporting role in the portraits, representing some sort of angelic guardian figure, and the portraits ignite a conversation about mental health.
    Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of angelic
Adjective
  • He’s got the classic ruddy cheeks and twinkle in his eye.
    Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
  • These ruddy spots, some of which are likely cryovolcanoes that erupt frosty sludge, suggest Europa’s ice shell is churning as cold material sinks and warmer pockets rise to the surface.
    Jay Bennett, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of ruddy
Adjective
  • But behind the rosy corporate spin, there were some red flags.
    Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
  • In retrospect, the Coast Guard’s aviation planning was saddled with optimistic assumptions about Coast Guard base capabilities, base consolidation expectations and rosy operational cost projections.
    Craig Hooper, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of rosy
Adjective
  • In between walking red carpets and attending charity events together, the pair welcomed two children, daughters Evangeline Ruth and Elijah.
    Ellie Beeck, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2023
  • Music’s biggest night returns to Los Angeles on Sunday, and along with it, one of Hollywood’s grandest red carpets.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2023
Definition of red
Adjective
  • Each episode is narrated by a different main character, and the voiceovers are florid and metaphor-driven — so much talk of ghosts, so few actual ghosts.
    Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
  • And yes, the dialogue and atmosphere is exceedingly florid, courting camp if not crossing that line altogether.
    Scott Tobias, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
Definition of florid
Adjective
  • These turn to a palate of vivid energy and serious tannic structure, with tea-like notes and fantastic concentration, sanguine flavors of iron and mineral, as well as wild strawberries, tamarind paste, and a hint of black olives.
    Brian Freedman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Brice did just three takes for the final vocal, leaning on a greasy approach that couples the song’s sanguine soul with a splash of hopefulness.
    Tom Roland, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of sanguine
Adjective
  • Gradually the pinkish flowering portions turn brown and become wind whipped.
    Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Precisely for this reason, what is particularly important is the undertone of the brown lipstick, which can be pinkish or orange to create a continuum with the complexion, avoiding creating disharmonious contrasts.
    Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of pinkish
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