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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

  • (..) Okay. We ready? Then let's get started. I'd like you to sit quietly and close your eyes. (BREATHES DEEPLY) Envision yourself in a halo of glowing white light. It will protect you. LORRAINE: The year before the Lutzes moved in, a young man named Ronny DeFeo (..)
    2016 The Conjuring 2