cherub

This term evokes a sense of divine purity and serene innocence. In religious contexts, it refers to a high-ranking celestial being, though in common parlance, the image is dominated by the plump, winged infants seen in classical art. When applied to humans, it is almost exclusively used to describe toddlers or young children. The connotation is overwhelmingly positive, emphasizing a combination of physical cuteness and perceived moral purity.