nimbus

noun
UK: /ˈnɪmbəs/
US: /ˈnɪmbəs/

  1. A dark, grey cloud that brings rain or snow.

    1. The sky was filled with nimbus clouds today.
    2. The approaching nimbus suggested a heavy snowfall was imminent for the region.

  2. A bright circle of light around the head of a holy person in a picture.

    1. The saint has a golden nimbus above his head.
    2. The artist depicted the angel with a radiant nimbus, emphasizing their divine nature.

Synonyms

halo aureole
nimbus transitive-verb

  1. To surround with or as if with a halo; to invest with a luminous cloud or atmosphere.

    1. The setting sun seemed to nimbus the distant hills.
    2. Success and fame began to nimbus him, creating a larger-than-life persona.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nimbus" in English means: A dark, grey cloud that brings rain or snow., A bright circle of light around the head of a holy person in a picture..

The phonetic transcription of "nimbus" is /ˈnɪmbəs/ in British English and /ˈnɪmbəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nimbus": halo, aureole.

Example usage of "nimbus": "The sky was filled with nimbus clouds today.". More examples on the page.