nimbus

/'nimbəs/
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nimbus

A saint is depicted with a golden nimbus around his head.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A luminous cloud or a halo surrounding a supernatural being or a saint: A circle or disk of light, often depicted in art, surrounding the head of a sacred figure to signify holiness, glory, or divine status.
    • A dark cloud that brings rain: In meteorology, a type of cloud that is dark, grey, and typically associated with precipitation.
Usage and Examples

  • Noun (Halo):

    • In the painting, the saint is easily identified by the golden nimbus around his head.
    • The iconography often depicts angels with a subtle nimbus.

  • Noun (Rain Cloud):

    • A thick nimbus covered the sky, promising a heavy downpour.
    • The forecast warned of nimbi approaching from the west.
Advanced Usage
  • "Nimbus of power/influence": Used metaphorically to describe an aura or atmosphere of a particular quality that surrounds a person or thing.
    • The CEO entered the room with a nimbus of absolute authority that silenced everyone.
Variants and Related Words
  • Nimbi: (plural) A less common plural form of "nimbus," often used in technical or classical contexts.
  • Nimbused: (adjective) Describing something that has or is surrounded by a nimbus.
    • The nimbused figure in the mosaic represents divine grace.
  • Cumulonimbus: (noun) A specific type of dense, towering vertical cloud associated with thunderstorms and heavy rain. (This is a compound word listed separately as a related meteorological term).
Synonyms
  • Halo: A circle of light, especially around the head.
  • Aureole: A radiant light around the head or body, synonymous with a halo in art.
  • Glory: Used in religious art for a halo or nimbus.
  • Rain cloud: A general term for a cloud that produces precipitation.
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • To be under a nimbus: To be in a state or condition suggested by the metaphorical use (e.g., under a cloud of suspicion, though this is not a fixed idiom with "nimbus").
    • The disgraced official lived under a nimbus of scandal. (This is an illustrative example of metaphorical use).
nimbus

A saint is depicted with a golden nimbus around his head.

Noun
  1. an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
  2. a dark grey cloud bearing rain

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