nimbus Synonyms
nimbus Meaning
nimbus (n)
a dark grey cloud bearing rain
an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
nimbus (n.)
A circle, or disk, or any indication of radiant light around the heads of divinities, saints, and sovereigns, upon medals, pictures, etc.; a halo. See Aureola, and Glory, n., 5.
A rain cloud; one of the four principal varieties of clouds. See Cloud.
nimbus Sentence Examples
- The nimbus surrounding the supernova illuminated the vast expanse of space.
- A nimbus of mist enveloped the mountaintop, obscuring its jagged peaks.
- The statue of the saint was haloed by a golden nimbus, signifying its divine presence.
- The nimbus cloud brought a refreshing downpour, quenching the thirst of the parched land.
- The spectators gasped in awe as a nimbus of fire erupted from the volcano's summit.
- The horse's hooves beat a thunderous rhythm against the ground, creating a nimbus of dust and gravel.
- The nimbus fish darted through the water with astonishing speed, its iridescent scales shimmering like a thousand stars.
- The nimbus of pollen from the blooming flowers filled the air with a sweet fragrance.
- The nimbus of uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the election kept the nation on tenterhooks.
- The nimbus of knowledge enveloped the wise sage as he shared his wisdom with eager students.
FAQs About the word nimbus
a dark grey cloud bearing rain, an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saintA circle, or disk, or any indication of radiant light around the
aura, air, atmosphere, aroma, odor, mood, patina,halo, karma, smell
No antonyms found.
The nimbus surrounding the supernova illuminated the vast expanse of space.
A nimbus of mist enveloped the mountaintop, obscuring its jagged peaks.
The statue of the saint was haloed by a golden nimbus, signifying its divine presence.
The nimbus cloud brought a refreshing downpour, quenching the thirst of the parched land.
