What is another word for haloes?

Pronunciation: [hˈe͡ɪlə͡ʊz] (IPA)

Haloes are circular illuminations that often appear around a person's head or an object in certain lighting conditions. Other words that can be used to describe haloes include "auras," "glows," "radiance," "coronas," and "nimbi." Auras are usually associated with spiritual or mystical contexts, while glows and radiance refer to the general quality of a light source. Coronas and nimbi often have religious connotations and are used to describe the illuminations around the heads of saints or other divine figures. Regardless of the specific term used, haloes often signify a special quality or significance surrounding the object or person they surround.

What are the hypernyms for Haloes?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Haloes

After all, it was easy to put on wings and golden haloes until the earthly things took on a heavenly look.
"Knights of Art Stories of the Italian Painters"
Amy Steedman
Criminals are given haloes and proclaimed from the housetops.
"Fantômas"
Pierre Souvestre Marcel Allain
His eyes were red-he was positively crying with shame and anger-when we found ourselves outside under the torchlights that made flaming haloes in the fog.
"Merry-Garden and Other Stories"
Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch

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