Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nimbi
noun
/ˈnɪm.baɪ/
Definition
The plural form of nimbus; refers to a halo or cloud surrounding a celestial body, especially in illustrations.
Examples
- The artist depicted the saints with nimbi surrounding their heads, signifying their holiness.
- The storm was characterized by dark nimbi that loomed ominously overhead.
- In her dream, she saw a figure walking through a field, illuminated by the sun and surrounded by golden nimbi.
Meaning
Specifically denotes a type of cloud, often associated with rain, that appears as a dark, thick formation in the sky.
Synonyms
- halos
- clouds
- aureoles
