Aureole

Pronunciation: /ɔˈriˌoʊl/

Definitions of aureole

noun a radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage

Example Sentences

A1 The angel's aureole glowed brightly in the painting.

A2 In some religious art, saints are depicted with an aureole around their heads.

B1 The artist used gold leaf to create a shimmering aureole around the figure's head.

B2 The halo surrounding the deity in the painting was more of an aureole than a traditional halo.

C1 The intricate details of the aureole in the Renaissance painting demonstrated the artist's skill.

C2 The subtle nuances of light and shadow in the aureole added depth to the portrait.

Examples of aureole in a Sentence

formal The painting depicted the saint with a radiant aureole around his head.

informal The artist made sure to include a glowing aureole in the portrait.

slang That halo thing around his head is called an aureole, pretty cool right?

figurative Her kindness seemed to create an aureole of positivity around her.

Grammatical Forms of aureole

• past tense: aureoled
• plural: aureoles
• comparative: more aureole
• superlative: most aureole
• present tense: aureoles
• future tense: will aureole
• perfect tense: have aureoled
• continuous tense: is aureoling
• singular: aureole
• positive degree: aureole
• infinitive: to aureole
• gerund: aureoling
• participle: aureoling

Origin and Evolution of aureole

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'aureole' originated from the Latin word 'aureola' which means 'golden' or 'gilded'. It was used in reference to a halo or radiance surrounding a deity or sacred person.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'aureole' expanded its meaning to also refer to a halo of light or radiance surrounding a person of great importance or virtue, not just limited to religious figures.