Haloed: meaning, definitions and examples
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haloed
[ ˈheɪloʊd ]
visual appearance
The term 'haloed' refers to something that is surrounded by or adorned with a halo. This can evoke a sense of purity, divinity, or serenity, often associated with angels or sacred beings in religious art. It may also describe an effect in photography or visual arts where a light-like glow or outline surrounds the subject, enhancing its prominence or ethereal quality. The use of 'haloed' in modern contexts often relates to literature or metaphorical expressions, emphasizing a heightened state of beauty or virtue.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The haloed figure stood at the altar.
- Her haloed presence brought peace to the gathering.
- The sunset left the mountains haloed in orange light.
Translations
Translations of the word "haloed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 haloed
🇮🇳 हेलोएड
🇩🇪 haloed
🇮🇩 haloed
🇺🇦 haloed
🇵🇱 haloed
🇯🇵 haloed
🇫🇷 haloed
🇪🇸 haloed
🇹🇷 haloed
🇰🇷 haloed
🇸🇦 haloed
🇨🇿 haloed
🇸🇰 haloed
🇨🇳 haloed
🇸🇮 haloed
🇮🇸 haloed
🇰🇿 haloed
🇬🇪 haloed
🇦🇿 haloed
🇲🇽 haloed
Etymology
The word 'haloed' is derived from 'halo', which originates from the Latin word 'halo', meaning 'threshing floor' or 'undulating light'. This concept evolved through Old English and entered into religious and artistic lexicons to describe the circle of light traditionally depicted around holy figures in Christian art. This imagery symbolizes divine favor and the sanctity of the depicted figures, often seen in paintings and sculptures. The transition from a literal representation to more abstract uses in literature and photography reflects cultural shifts in how divinity and purity are expressed over time. 'Haloed' as an adjective emerged to capture this essence, emphasizing the brightness and sanctity that surrounds an individual or object, extending far beyond its original context.