halo Synonyms
Another word for halo
• noun (Context 1)
A disk or circle of light shown surrounding or above the head of a saint or holy person in religious art to represent their holiness.
"The Renaissance painting depicted the Virgin Mary with a radiant golden nimbus."
• noun (Context 2)
A circle of white or colored light around the sun, moon, or other luminous body caused by refraction through ice crystals in the atmosphere.
"A faint lunar corona appeared in the freezing night sky, signaling an approaching winter storm."
• noun (Context 3)
An aura of glory, veneration, or idealized sentiment surrounding a person or thing.
"The late president's legacy is often viewed through a aura of historical nostalgia."
• verb (Context 4)
To surround with or as if with a halo.
"The setting sun haloed her silhouette against the darkening horizon."
Opposites of halo
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of halo varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: