Cherub

/ˈtʃerəb/
noun

A small angel, often represented as a baby with wings.

In her painting, she depicted cherubs floating around a garden.
Visual representation of "cherub" - A small angel, often represented as a baby with wings

Often appears as...

  • like a cherub
  • depicted as cherubs
noun

Someone, especially a child, who is thought of as being sweet, innocent, and usually pleasing to look at.

Her toddler is such a cherub with those rosy cheeks and big, blue eyes.
Visual representation of "cherub" - Someone, especially a child, who is thought of as being sweet, innocent, and usually pleasing to look at

Often appears as...

  • look like a cherub
  • cherubic smile

Usage tips

General, Colloquial

noun

A small angel, often represented as a baby with wings.

In her painting, she depicted cherubs floating around a garden.
Visual representation of "cherub" - A small angel, often represented as a baby with wings

Often appears as...

  • like a cherub
  • depicted as cherubs
noun

Someone, especially a child, who is thought of as being sweet, innocent, and usually pleasing to look at.

Her toddler is such a cherub with those rosy cheeks and big, blue eyes.
Visual representation of "cherub" - Someone, especially a child, who is thought of as being sweet, innocent, and usually pleasing to look at

Often appears as...

  • look like a cherub
  • cherubic smile

Usage tips

General, Colloquial

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Visual representation of "cherub"
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Artistic Imagery

Cherubs are commonly found in religious and mythological artwork, symbolizing innocence and purity.

Illustration for Artistic Imagery
The fresco ceiling was adorned with images of cherubs among the clouds.
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Not Real Angels

Although cherubs appear angelic, they're depicted more playfully than true religious figures.

Illustration for Not Real Angels
The cherub in the sculpture held a mischievous grin, unlike the solemn angels beside him.
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Cultural Depictions

Cherubs are a cultural symbol of love, especially around Valentine's Day, often seen with bows and arrows.

Illustration for Cultural Depictions
Valentine cards often feature a cherub poised to shoot a heart-tipped arrow.
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Artistic Imagery

Cherubs are commonly found in religious and mythological artwork, symbolizing innocence and purity.

Illustration for Artistic Imagery
The fresco ceiling was adorned with images of cherubs among the clouds.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Real Angels

Although cherubs appear angelic, they're depicted more playfully than true religious figures.

Illustration for Not Real Angels
The cherub in the sculpture held a mischievous grin, unlike the solemn angels beside him.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Depictions

Cherubs are a cultural symbol of love, especially around Valentine's Day, often seen with bows and arrows.

Illustration for Cultural Depictions
Valentine cards often feature a cherub poised to shoot a heart-tipped arrow.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Artistic Imagery

Cherubs are commonly found in religious and mythological artwork, symbolizing innocence and purity.

Illustration for Artistic Imagery
The fresco ceiling was adorned with images of cherubs among the clouds.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Real Angels

Although cherubs appear angelic, they're depicted more playfully than true religious figures.

Illustration for Not Real Angels
The cherub in the sculpture held a mischievous grin, unlike the solemn angels beside him.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Depictions

Cherubs are a cultural symbol of love, especially around Valentine's Day, often seen with bows and arrows.

Illustration for Cultural Depictions
Valentine cards often feature a cherub poised to shoot a heart-tipped arrow.
Visual representation of the word "Cherub"

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Alone on the Ice: The...

great athlete they all said he was the best athlete on the expedition he was the only guy who knew how to ski and the third member was a 26 year old british soldier in the royal fusiliers named belgrave ninis who was nicknamed cherub

Video examples

Alone on the Ice: The...

great athlete they all said he was the best athlete on the expedition he was the only guy who knew how to ski and the third member was a 26 year old british soldier in the royal fusiliers named belgrave ninis who was nicknamed cherub

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Quote examples

Justin Cartwright

British Novelist

The Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford is an astonishing building, designed by Christopher Wren. Its painted ceiling has just been restored so that the darkish miasma that was Robert Streeter's original allegory of truth and light striking the university is now bright with playful cherubs and lustrous clouds.
Portrait of Justin Cartwright

Quote examples

Daisy Lowe

English Model

I have one secret tattoo. 'True Romance' is my favourite film of all time and in the film the two lovers get matching tattoos of a cherub holding a heart with a banner in it. They obviously get each other's name in it, but mine is empty and will stay empty.
Portrait of Daisy Lowe

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Diane Lane

American Actress

Love is saying you're sorry. It's the opposite of those cherub posters that say, 'Love is never having to say you're sorry.' Wrong! Love is three sorrys a day. If you haven't met that quota, something's wrong.
Portrait of Diane Lane

Quote examples

Gunter Blobel

German Scientist

Driving through Dresden, I still remember the many palaces, happily decorated with cherubs and other symbols of the baroque era. The city made an indelible impression on me.
Portrait of Gunter Blobel

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Paolo Nutini

Scottish Musician

You've got to make sure that you don't have an airbrushed picture making you look like a 15-year-old cherub when your lyrics suggest otherwise.
Portrait of Paolo Nutini

Quote examples

Zak Bagans

American Author

I'm a collector of carvings. I love old, wooden, grotesque Gothic pieces, anything that has cherubs on it, satyrs and carved angels.
Portrait of Zak Bagans

Quote examples

Justin Cartwright

British Novelist

The Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford is an astonishing building, designed by Christopher Wren. Its painted ceiling has just been restored so that the darkish miasma that was Robert Streeter's original allegory of truth and light striking the university is now bright with playful cherubs and lustrous clouds.
Portrait of Justin Cartwright

Quote examples

Daisy Lowe

English Model

I have one secret tattoo. 'True Romance' is my favourite film of all time and in the film the two lovers get matching tattoos of a cherub holding a heart with a banner in it. They obviously get each other's name in it, but mine is empty and will stay empty.
Portrait of Daisy Lowe

Quote examples

Diane Lane

American Actress

Love is saying you're sorry. It's the opposite of those cherub posters that say, 'Love is never having to say you're sorry.' Wrong! Love is three sorrys a day. If you haven't met that quota, something's wrong.
Portrait of Diane Lane

Quote examples

Gunter Blobel

German Scientist

Driving through Dresden, I still remember the many palaces, happily decorated with cherubs and other symbols of the baroque era. The city made an indelible impression on me.
Portrait of Gunter Blobel

Quote examples

Paolo Nutini

Scottish Musician

You've got to make sure that you don't have an airbrushed picture making you look like a 15-year-old cherub when your lyrics suggest otherwise.
Portrait of Paolo Nutini

Quote examples

Zak Bagans

American Author

I'm a collector of carvings. I love old, wooden, grotesque Gothic pieces, anything that has cherubs on it, satyrs and carved angels.
Portrait of Zak Bagans
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