aureole

noun
/ˈɔːriˌoʊl/

Meaning

A halo or radiance surrounding the head or body, often in religious art.

Example Sentences

The painting showed the saint with an aureole around his head.

Synonyms

halo, nimbus, radiance, glow

Antonyms

darkness, shadow

Collocations

golden aureole, shining aureole, divine aureole

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