aureola
- noun
- /ɔːˈriːələ/
- Literature
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auréola
- Artists often use an aureola to show holiness or divinity in religious figures.
Examples
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A golden aureola surrounded the angel, making it stand out in the artwork.
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The painting depicted a radiant aureola around the saint's head.
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The saint in the painting was depicted with a glowing aureola above her head.
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Many artists use an aureola to symbolize holiness.
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In the painting, the saint is depicted with an aureola of light surrounding her head, symbolizing her holiness.
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The monk's face was illuminated by an aureola, making him appear almost ethereal as he meditated.
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The artist masterfully depicted the aureola around the figure, giving the whole composition a divine aura.
Synonyms
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8.6
A bright circle of light around a holy person's head in pictures
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5.8
A circle of light painted around a saint's head to show they are holy
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8.1
A bright light that surrounds a holy person's head in pictures
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9.1
A ring of light around a holy person's head in pictures
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9.9
A circle of light that appears around a holy person's head in pictures
A ring of bright light that appears around a holy person's head in art
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
A small bunting with a bright yellow chest called the yellow-breasted bunting found in Russia and Siberia
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Etymology
Aureola comes from the Latin aureolus, a small form of aurum which means 'gold'. Artists used this idea of a little 'golden' circle to show holiness, so an aureola is the halo you see above a saint's head.