halo (Meaning)
halo (n)
an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
a toroidal shape
a circle of light around the sun or moon
halo (n.)
A luminous circle, usually prismatically colored, round the sun or moon, and supposed to be caused by the refraction of light through crystals of ice in the atmosphere. Connected with halos there are often white bands, crosses, or arches, resulting from the same atmospheric conditions.
A circle of light; especially, the bright ring represented in painting as surrounding the heads of saints and other holy persons; a glory; a nimbus.
An ideal glory investing, or affecting one's perception of, an object.
A colored circle around a nipple; an areola.
halo (v. t. & i.)
To form, or surround with, a halo; to encircle with, or as with, a halo.
Synonyms & Antonyms of halo
halo Sentence Examples
- The bride's diaphanous veil formed an ethereal halo around her head.
- The golden halo of the full moon cast an eerie glow upon the sleeping city.
- The saintly figure was depicted with a halo of iridescent light.
- The angel's halo sparkled with a thousand stars.
- The halo of smoke from the bonfire drifted lazily into the night sky.
- The halo of the streetlight illuminated the fog-shrouded road.
- The halo of the lampshade cast a warm glow on the intimate dining room.
- The halo of the lighthouse warned passing ships of dangerous shoals.
- The halo of the setting sun painted the horizon in vibrant hues.
- The aura around the mystic was said to be a manifestation of his spiritual halo.
FAQs About the word halo
an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint, a toroidal shape, a circle of light around the sun or moonA luminous circle, usually prismatica
atmosphere,aura, air, mood, odor, climate, aureole, feeling, ambience, temper
dim, obfuscate, obscure, veil, obscure, obfuscate, dull, blacken, dull, cover
The bride's diaphanous veil formed an ethereal halo around her head.
The golden halo of the full moon cast an eerie glow upon the sleeping city.
The saintly figure was depicted with a halo of iridescent light.
The angel's halo sparkled with a thousand stars.
