Angelicus

Angelicus is a Latin adjective meaning "angelic" or "angel-like." It is derived from the noun angelus, meaning "angel."

In religious contexts, particularly within Christianity, angelicus is used to describe things that are related to, or reminiscent of, angels, especially in terms of purity, beauty, goodness, or divinity. It can be applied to individuals, objects, concepts, or works of art perceived to possess these qualities.

The adjective often appears in titles, honorifics, and formal designations. For example, Doctor Angelicus is a title bestowed upon St. Thomas Aquinas, signifying his profound theological insights and philosophical brilliance, perceived as divinely inspired. The term is also used to describe certain musical compositions or vocal performances intended to evoke a sense of the celestial or divine.

Beyond the purely religious, angelicus can sometimes be used more broadly to describe anything possessing exceptional beauty, grace, or goodness. However, this usage is less common and generally retains a connotation of spiritual or ethereal qualities.