fallen angel
The term "fallen angel" is used in religious texts, finance, and idiomatic expressions to describe entities or individuals who have experienced a significant decline from a former high status.
Definition
B2Religion
(christianity, islam, judaism)A celestial being who rebelled against God and was expelled from heaven.
Example
- Lucifer is often considered the most famous fallen angel.
C1Finance
(technical)A bond that was initially rated as investment-grade but has been downgraded to junk bond status due to the issuer's financial decline.
Example
- The company's bonds turned into fallen angels after their credit rating was downgraded.
B2Idiom
(figurative)A person who has experienced a significant decline in status, reputation, or fortune.
Example
- Once a celebrated actress, she became a fallen angel after several scandals.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fallen angel":
angel shotangel wingblue angelguardian angelangel dustfall from graceangel makerangel momangel of deathdevil dancingangel hairlost soulangel cakeangel's trumpet