Meaning
cherub
- an angelic being ranked second in the celestial hierarchy (cherub)
- a sweet, chubby-faced child or angel in art
In a sentence
Il soffitto della cattedrale era decorato con figure di cherubini alati.
The cathedral ceiling was decorated with figures of winged cherubs.
Quel bimbo addormentato ha il viso angelico di un cherubino.
That sleeping baby has the angelic face of a cherub.
I cherubini sono spesso rappresentati nell'arte rinascimentale.
Cherubs are often depicted in Renaissance art.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| cherubino | masculine · singular |
| cherubini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used tenderly to describe an innocent or beautiful baby or child.