Aureole: meaning, definitions and examples
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aureole
[ หษหrษชoสl ]
visual appearance
An aureole refers to a glowing light or halo surrounding a figure in art and religious iconography, often associated with saints or holy figures. It symbolizes divinity, holiness, or spiritual power. In broader usage, an aureole can also refer to any radiant light surrounding something, providing a visual emphasis. The term can apply in both literal and metaphorical senses, encompassing contexts in literature and daily speech where brightness or prominence is highlighted.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The saint was represented with an aureole above his head.
- The sun created an aureole effect around the mountain peaks.
- Her achievements earned her an aureole of respect in the community.
Translations
Translations of the word "aureole" in other languages:
๐ต๐น aureola
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคญเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Aura
๐ฎ๐ฉ aureole
๐บ๐ฆ ะพัะตะพะป
๐ต๐ฑ aureola
๐ฏ๐ต ใชใผใฉ
๐ซ๐ท aureole
๐ช๐ธ aureola
๐น๐ท aureole
๐ฐ๐ท ์ค๋ผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ aureola
๐ธ๐ฐ aureola
๐จ๐ณ ๅ ็ฏ
๐ธ๐ฎ aureola
๐ฎ๐ธ aureola
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพัะตะพะป
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aureole
๐ฒ๐ฝ aureola
Etymology
The term 'aureole' has its origins in the Latin word 'aureola', which is a diminutive form of 'aureus', meaning 'golden'. The linking of gold to light and brilliance is significant, as gold has been historically associated with divine qualities and wealth. 'Aureole' was adopted into Middle English during the late medieval period, where it primarily referred to the golden halos in religious artwork, signifying divine nature and moral purity. Over time, the term expanded in usage beyond its ecclesiastical origins, being used in artistic and literary contexts to describe various glowing and radiant effects. The concept of an aureole thus evolved to embrace broader symbolic meanings of illumination and glory.