1. a six-winged angel of the highest rank in the celestial hierarchy
Usage: biblical; religious

Examples

• The seraph appeared to the prophet in a vision of divine glory.
• In religious art, a seraph is often depicted with six wings covering its face and feet.
• The choir sang about seraphs praising God around his throne.
• According to scripture, the seraph touched the prophet’s lips with a burning coal.
• Medieval paintings often show seraphs as radiant beings of pure light.
• The seraph’s voice echoed through the heavenly realm with perfect harmony.