Cherubic


[chuh-roo-bik] /tʃəˈru bɪk/

adjective
1.
of or having the nature of a , or an angel represented as a rosy-cheeked child with wings; angelic.
2.
having a plump, pretty innocence:
a cherubic face and a dazzling smile.
adj.

1620s, from cherub + -ic. Earlier was cherubical (c.1600).

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