Meaning & use
aureole
A circle of light or radiance surrounding something, especially depicted around the head of a holy figure in art.
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The painting showed a golden aureole encircling the saint's head.
A faint aureole of light appeared around the moon through the thin clouds.
A note on using this word
Aureole is mainly used in art history and religious contexts, though it can also describe a natural glow of light around any object.
Words with a similar meaning
halonimbus
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