Synonyms for

Corona

Verb / kɜ:ˈəʊnʌ / Another word for corona — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a crown-like structure, such as the one on the head of a king or queen

Synonyms & similar words

saintulmosfire saintelmosfire coronadischarge saintulmoslight corposant saintelmoslight electricglow stelmosfire aureole crown tiara diadem wreath chaplet halo glory nimbus aura headdress ornament adornment decoration embellishment jewel gem bauble trinket knickknack gewgaw

Synonyms by register

Formal

crown diadem circlet wreath

Informal

halo ring band

Literary

radiance aureole glory

Antonyms

base center core interior inside middle nucleus

Common collocations

  • solar corona
  • corona discharge
  • corona virus
  • corona pandemic
  • corona effect
  • corona treatment
  • corona australis
  • corona borealis

Word family

noun corona
adjective coronal

Usage note

Primarily used in scientific contexts (astronomy, virology) or to describe a crown-like structure. The informal association with 'coronavirus' is a recent, specific usage.

Example sentences

  1. The king's corona was made of gold and jewels.
  2. The princess wore a beautiful corona on her wedding day.
  3. The artist painted a picture of a woman wearing a corona of flowers.
  4. The ancient Greeks often wore coronas made of leaves and flowers.
  5. The statue of the goddess had a corona on her head.

Quotes

  • A good character is like a corona; it shines brightest in the darkest hours.
  • A true king wears his corona in his heart.
  • The beauty of a corona is not in its jewels, but in the head that wears it.

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