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halo

/hˈeɪloʊ/noun2 syllables

Halo means: an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint.

Synonyms for halo10

noun, as in an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint

aura, aureole, nimbus, glory, gloriole

noun, as in a toroidal shape

ring, annulus, doughnut, anchor ring

also used for halo

inaureole

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What does halo mean?3

noun

1

an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint

2

a toroidal shape“a ring of ships in the harbor”

3

a circle of light around the sun or moon

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Halo in a sentence

  • Saints are always depicted with a halo over their heads.CM
  • Tonight there's a huge halo around the moon.Miktsoanit
  • I'm trying halo-halo for the first time.mervert1
  • Now, all heads turn toward the dean, who sits surrounded by a faint halo of light.unknown
  • Look, a halo around the sun.Miktsoanit
  • Moral indignation is jealousy with a halo.fekundulo
  • Hypocrisy is prejudice with a halo.karloelkebekio
  • Have you ever tried halo-halo?mervert1

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of halo

as a noun

plural
halos