Aureole
Definition
(noun) A radiant light or halo around a person or thing
Examples
“The setting sun cast an aureole of golden light around the mountaintops.”
“Aureole sat under the café awning, blinking at the rain.”
“The saint's aureole was painted in thin gold leaf.”
“By noon, the candle left a faint aureole on the ceiling.”
“When Mara opened the old icon case, an aureole seemed to gather around the painted face.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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