aureola
- noun
- /ɔːˈriːələ/
- Specialized
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halo
- Photographers waited for the perfect moment to capture the aureola surrounding the sun at sunrise.
Examples
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A faint aureola appeared around the moon as the clouds drifted by.
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The rare weather conditions created a bright aureola visible to everyone in the city.
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The sun had a bright aureola during the sunset.
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Look at the aureola around the moon tonight!
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A beautiful aureola formed around the sun as the storm clouds cleared, creating a stunning visual display.
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During the eclipse, a spectacular aureola glowed around the moon, mesmerizing everyone who watched.
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As the evening progressed, the aureola around the setting sun deepened into vibrant shades of orange and pink.
Synonyms
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A circle of light around the sun or moon when ice in the air bends light
A bright circle of light around the sun caused by ice crystals in the sky
A white or pale circle in the sky that runs along the horizon when sunlight hits ice crystals
A bright ring across the sky at the same height as the sun formed when sunlight passes through ice crystals
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
A small bunting with a bright yellow chest called the yellow-breasted bunting found in Russia and Siberia
How Bright
Surface Forms
Etymology
Aureola comes from the Latin aureolus, from aurum 'gold', meaning a small golden thing. People use it for the bright ring that can appear around the sun or moon because the circle looks like a glowing halo.