halo
/'heilo/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A circle of light around the sun or moon: A luminous ring or disk often seen surrounding celestial bodies, caused by the refraction or reflection of light by ice crystals in the atmosphere.
- A ring of light depicted around the head of a saint or holy figure: A symbolic representation of holiness, glory, or enlightenment in religious art.
- A toroidal shape or ring: Any circular or ring-like shape, such as a ring of ships or smoke.
- An aura of glory, admiration, or distinction: A figurative sense describing the prestige or special quality surrounding a respected person or thing.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- A beautiful halo surrounded the moon last night.
- In the painting, the angel has a golden halo.
- The fighter jets flew in a protective halo around the flagship.
- The retired champion still basked in the halo of his past victories.
Advanced Usage
- "Halo effect": A cognitive bias where one's overall impression of a person, brand, or thing influences feelings and thoughts about its character or properties.
- The CEO's popularity created a halo effect that boosted sales of all the company's products.
Variants and Related Words
- Haloed (adjective): Surrounded by or depicted with a halo.
- The haloed figure in the fresco represents a saint.
Synonyms
- Corona: A circle of light, especially around the sun or moon.
- Aureole: A radiant light around the head or body, often used interchangeably with halo in art.
- Nimbus: A luminous cloud or a halo, particularly in artistic contexts.
- Gloriole: A small halo or circle of light.
Related Phrases
- To have a halo around one's head: To be perceived as saintly or morally perfect (often used ironically).
- Ever since he volunteered at the shelter, people act like he has a halo around his head.
Noun
- a circle of light around the sun or moon
- a toroidal shape
- a ring of ships in the harbor
- a halo of smoke
- an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint