angelic (1), angelick, angel i que, angelical

[In Dan. engleliig; Ger. angelika; Fr. angélique; Sp., Port., & Ital. angelico; Lat. angelic us, from Gr. ἀγγελι κός ( angelikos ).] 1. Gen. Pertaining to a me enger of any kind. " Angelick Cromwell, who out wings the wind." Marvell: First Anniversary, 126. 2. Spec. Pertaining to an angel, or the hierarchy of angels; resembling an angel; like what an angel might have done; of a nature like that of the angels; superhuman. "The union of womanly tenderne and angelic patience."-Macaulay: Hist . Eng . , ch. xiv. Angelic Doctor : A title given to St. Thomas A quinas.