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aureola

aureola

9.9
A quality that makes a person seem special or respected
  • noun
  • /ɔːˈriːələ/
: aura
  • The scientist's discoveries created an aureola of brilliance that inspired young researchers.

Examples

  • The aureola of her laughter was contagious!

  • Her kindness gave her an aureola that made everyone feel comfortable in her presence.

  • The artist painted a golden aureola around the saint's head in the mural.

  • The artist captured the aureola of serenity around her subject.

  • The artist captured the politician's aureola of influence in the portrait, suggesting his powerful presence.

  • Her charity work has created an aureola of goodwill and respect within the community.

  • He moved through the crowd with an aureola of confidence that drew everyone's attention.

Synonyms

vibe
vsaureola
  • Informal
223 6.4

A mood you feel from a place, person, or music

is about a marking quality tied to reputation rather than just sensed mood
air
vsaureola
222 6.8

A feeling around a person, place, or thing that others notice

is concentrated on a mark showing reputation rather than general mood
aura
vsaureola
86 6.3

A special feeling people notice around a person, place, or thing

is focused on a mark of reputation that seems to come from someone
mystique
vsaureola
31 7.2

A quality that makes a person or thing seem mysterious and attractive

is a broader surrounding quality marking reputation rather than mystery or glamour

Antonyms

32 6.5

A state of being average and not special

2 4.1

A pleasant, polite style that feels too safe or insincere

Compounds

Emberiza aureola
  • Specialized
9.9

A small bunting with a bright yellow chest called the yellow-breasted bunting found in Russia and Siberia

How Renowned

legend
323 3.5
renown
13 5.5
aureola
9.9
reputation
806 3.0
obscurity
35 7.4

Surface Forms

aureola singular
aureolas plural

Etymology

Aureola comes from Latin aureolus and aurum 'gold', so it originally meant a small 'golden' circle. By picture, it now means the 'glow' or reputation around a person or thing, like a golden aura that makes them seem special.