Nimbus
noun
A halo or light that appears to surround someone or something.
A nimbus of light surrounded the saint in the painting.
Often appears as...
- nimbus of light
- nimbus around
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Literary
noun
A type of cloud that produces rain.
The grey nimbus clouds indicated an upcoming storm.
Often appears as...
- nimbus cloud
- nimbus rain
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Technical
noun
A bright or shining light often associated with someone or something considered special or holy.
The nimbus around the moon created a beautiful night scene.
Often appears as...
- nimbus light
- nimbus of radiance
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Poetic
noun
A halo or light that appears to surround someone or something.
A nimbus of light surrounded the saint in the painting.
Often appears as...
- nimbus of light
- nimbus around
Usage tips
Literary
noun
A type of cloud that produces rain.
The grey nimbus clouds indicated an upcoming storm.
Often appears as...
- nimbus cloud
- nimbus rain
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A bright or shining light often associated with someone or something considered special or holy.
The nimbus around the moon created a beautiful night scene.
Often appears as...
- nimbus light
- nimbus of radiance
Usage tips
Poetic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Art
Often found in paintings or sculptures depicting religious figures or saints.
The painting featured a saint with a golden nimbus.
Pro Tip 2/3Symbol of Holiness
Implies purity, sacredness, or divine status of a person or object.
She was portrayed with a nimbus to emphasize her saint-like character.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
A nimbus doesn’t actually exist; it’s an artistic representation of light.
The storyteller described a nimbus around the hero, signifying his virtue.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Art
Often found in paintings or sculptures depicting religious figures or saints.
The painting featured a saint with a golden nimbus.
Pro Tip 2/3Symbol of Holiness
Implies purity, sacredness, or divine status of a person or object.
She was portrayed with a nimbus to emphasize her saint-like character.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
A nimbus doesn’t actually exist; it’s an artistic representation of light.
The storyteller described a nimbus around the hero, signifying his virtue.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Art
Often found in paintings or sculptures depicting religious figures or saints.
The painting featured a saint with a golden nimbus.
Pro Tip 2/3Symbol of Holiness
Implies purity, sacredness, or divine status of a person or object.
She was portrayed with a nimbus to emphasize her saint-like character.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
A nimbus doesn’t actually exist; it’s an artistic representation of light.
The storyteller described a nimbus around the hero, signifying his virtue.
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Video examples
The Cambodian myth of...
Mekhala, without fear, refused and flew off into the clouds, hoping to draw the demon away from her friends. Ream Eyso took the bait, ripping through nimbus after nimbus in his crazed pursuit. Once far enough away, Mekhala confronted her pursuer.
Video examples
The Cambodian myth of...
Mekhala, without fear, refused and flew off into the clouds, hoping to draw the demon away from her friends. Ream Eyso took the bait, ripping through nimbus after nimbus in his crazed pursuit. Once far enough away, Mekhala confronted her pursuer.
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