halo — a circle of light shown around or above the head of a saint or holy person to represent their holiness
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a circle of light shown around or above the head of a saint or holy person to represent their holiness
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈheɪloʊ/
Example Sentences
- My mom thinks I have a halo, but my teacher definitely doesn't agree.
- The celebrity's halo quickly disappeared when photos of his rude behavior went viral.
- She tried to act like she had a halo, but we all knew she ate the last piece of cake.
halo
NOUN[/ˈheɪloʊ/]
a circle of light shown around or above the head of a saint or holy person to represent their holiness
A glowing halo surrounded the angel's head.
The saint's halo shone brightly in every painting. (Think of: halo = holy glow → angel's halo, golden halo, halo effect )
The halo began to glow like a rainbow across the morning sky.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin halos, which was borrowed from Greek halōs, meaning 'disk' or 'circular disk around the sun or moon'. Originally referring to natural optical phenomena observed around celestial bodies, the term was adopted in religious art to symbolize the sanctity or divine nature of holy figures.
Breakdown
Greek halōs (disk, round threshing floor) → Latin halos → English halo. The word maintains its original sense of a circular or disk-like form, later acquiring metaphorical significance in religious iconography.
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📝Examples
“My mom thinks I have a halo, but my teacher definitely doesn't agree.”
“The celebrity's halo quickly disappeared when photos of his rude behavior went viral.”
“She tried to act like she had a halo, but we all knew she ate the last piece of cake.”
“The photographer captured a natural halo around the bride's head from the sunlight.”
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