cherub

/ˈtʃɛrəb/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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