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halo

Definition

  • noun: a circle of light that is shown in a religious painting, drawing, etc., around the head of a holy figure (such as an angel, saint, or god)
  • noun: a circle of light appearing to surround the sun or moon and resulting from refraction or reflection of light by ice particles in the atmosphere
  • verb: to form into or surround with a halo
  • often used figuratively
  • synonyms: glory, nimbus, areola

Examples

  • The scandal has tarnished the candidate's 'halo'. [=has damaged his reputation as a morally good person]

  • the child's 'halo' of golden curls

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) for the lab that may still work. It's no good. - Let me try mine. John! Fire-in-the-hole! Wait! You can't go in there! The fire's set off the halo system ! You have to wait a few minutes, until the gas clears. Put this on. Alright, let's get to work. All units in the vicinity. (..)
    1991 Terminator 2: Judgment Day