Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

aureole

noun

/ˈɔːri.oʊl/

Definition

A circle of light or brightness surrounding something.

Examples

The saint was depicted with a golden aureole above her head.
An aureole of light surrounded the moon as it rose over the horizon.
In some paintings, artists emphasize the aureole to draw attention to the subject.

Meaning

An aureole typically refers to a glowing light that appears around the sun or moon, and it can also denote a halo surrounding a saint or a figure of significance in art.