halo

noun
UK: /ˈheɪ.ləʊ/
US: /ˈheɪ.loʊ/

  1. A circle of light that seems to surround something, often a religious figure.

    1. The saint had a golden halo above her head.
    2. The moon created a bright halo around the streetlights last night.

  2. A feeling of goodness or excellence that surrounds a person or thing.

    1. She has a halo of success since her promotion.
    2. The company lost its halo after the scandal broke out last year.

Synonyms

aureole glory nimbus
halo verb

  1. To surround something or someone with a halo, real or imagined.

    1. The sunset haloed the mountains.
    2. Success haloed his reputation, making him seem invincible.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "halo" in English means: A circle of light that seems to surround something, often a religious figure., A feeling of goodness or excellence that surrounds a person or thing..

The phonetic transcription of "halo" is /ˈheɪ.ləʊ/ in British English and /ˈheɪ.loʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "halo": aureole, glory, nimbus.

Example usage of "halo": "The saint had a golden halo above her head.". More examples on the page.