Meaning of the word halo in English
What does halo mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
halo
US /ˈheɪ.loʊ/
UK /ˈheɪ.ləʊ/
Noun
1.
a circle of light or glory shown around the head of a holy person in religious art
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The painting depicted an angel with a golden halo.
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Saints are often shown with a halo above their heads.
2.
a circle of white or colored light around the sun, moon, or other luminous body, caused by the refraction of light through ice crystals in the atmosphere
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We saw a beautiful halo around the moon last night.
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A solar halo can indicate the presence of high-altitude ice clouds.
Verb
to surround with a halo
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The artist chose to halo the saint's head with a soft glow.
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The bright sunlight seemed to halo her hair.
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