cherub
/ˈtʃɛrəb/
noun
- A type of angel, often shown in art as a small, chubby, winged child.
- The church's stained-glass window featured a golden cherub with bright blue wings.
- The painting on the ceiling was filled with smiling cherubs floating among the clouds.
- In the museum, we saw a Renaissance sculpture of a cherub playing a harp.
- A sweet, innocent-looking child, especially one with a round face and a gentle nature.
- My little niece is such a cherub with her rosy cheeks and curly hair.
- The toddler sat quietly in the corner, looking like a perfect cherub.
- Even when he's being mischievous, he still has that cherub face that melts your heart.