1. plural of cherub; winged angelic beings, often depicted as chubby children in art
Usage: religious; art
2. sweet, innocent, or well-behaved children
Usage: informal; affectionate

Examples

• The Renaissance painting featured golden cherubs floating among the clouds.
• Stone cherubs decorated the corners of the old cathedral.
• The teacher called her kindergarten students her little cherubs.
• Those cherubs were surprisingly quiet during the long car ride.
• Medieval art often depicted cherubs with tiny wings and halos.
• The grandmother adored her cherubs and spoiled them with treats.