Aureole
noun
A bright ring of light surrounding something, especially in a piece of art or a holy image.
The saint was depicted with an aureole around her head.
Often appears as...
- aureole around the head
- bright aureole
noun
A circle of light or brightness surrounding something, especially as depicted in art.
The sun had an aureole of mist.
Often appears as...
- sun's aureole
- aureole of light
Usage tips
Poetic
noun
An area of radiant light around the sun or moon, caused by ice crystals in the atmosphere.
There was a beautiful aureole around the moon last night.
Often appears as...
- aureole around the moon
- lunar aureole
noun
In geology, aureole is the zone of metamorphosed rock surrounding an igneous intrusion.
The aureole around the intrusion shows the effect of high temperatures on the surrounding rocks.
Often appears as...
- metamorphic aureole
- igneous aureole
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A bright ring of light surrounding something, especially in a piece of art or a holy image.
The saint was depicted with an aureole around her head.
Often appears as...
- aureole around the head
- bright aureole
noun
A circle of light or brightness surrounding something, especially as depicted in art.
The sun had an aureole of mist.
Often appears as...
- sun's aureole
- aureole of light
Usage tips
Poetic
noun
An area of radiant light around the sun or moon, caused by ice crystals in the atmosphere.
There was a beautiful aureole around the moon last night.
Often appears as...
- aureole around the moon
- lunar aureole
noun
In geology, aureole is the zone of metamorphosed rock surrounding an igneous intrusion.
The aureole around the intrusion shows the effect of high temperatures on the surrounding rocks.
Often appears as...
- metamorphic aureole
- igneous aureole
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Religious Imagery
Aureole often symbolizes holiness or divinity in religious art, depicting sacred figures.
The painting showed the prophet with a bright aureole.
Pro Tip 2/2Artistic Representation
In art, an aureole may also represent glory, virtue, or heavenly approval.
She was shown with an aureole to indicate her purity.
Pro Tip 1/2Religious Imagery
Aureole often symbolizes holiness or divinity in religious art, depicting sacred figures.
The painting showed the prophet with a bright aureole.
Pro Tip 2/2Artistic Representation
In art, an aureole may also represent glory, virtue, or heavenly approval.
She was shown with an aureole to indicate her purity.
Pro Tip 1/2Religious Imagery
Aureole often symbolizes holiness or divinity in religious art, depicting sacred figures.
The painting showed the prophet with a bright aureole.
Pro Tip 2/2Artistic Representation
In art, an aureole may also represent glory, virtue, or heavenly approval.
She was shown with an aureole to indicate her purity.
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