Synonyms for

Nimbus

Verb / ˈnɪmbʌs / Another word for nimbus — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a luminous cloud or a halo surrounding a divine or sacred being

Synonyms & similar words

gloriole raincloud halo aureole nimbuscloud aura glory halo aura glory radiance corona crown heiligenschein light brightness illumination shine luster gleam glitter sparkle twinkle flash beam ray glimmer

Example sentences

  1. The nimbus around the sun during a solar eclipse is a breathtaking sight.
  2. The nimbus around the saint's head in the painting symbolizes his holiness.
  3. The nimbus of light around the superhero's body showed his power.
  4. The nimbus of smoke over the burning building made it hard to see.
  5. The nimbus of dust around the dirt bike racer made him look like a blur.

Quotes

  • And on his head there was a nimbus like that of the sun, radiant and shining. - Revelation 10:1
  • The nimbus of the mountains was lost in the haze. - Jules Verne
  • The nimbus of romance that surrounds the painter's art is as thick as the London fog. - Geraldine Farrar

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