halo

The word “halo” has 2 syllables: ha-lo

It's pronounced as /ˈheɪ.loʊ/

What is synonym and antonym for halo?

In the thesaurus, “halo” has 83 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for halo along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for halo

Antonyms for halo

blacken
cover
darken
dim
douse
dowse
dull
extinguish
obfuscate
obscure
put out
quench
shroud
veil

Meanings of halo

noun
1. A circular band of coloured light, visible around the sun or moon etc., caused by reflection and refraction of light by ice crystals in the atmosphere.
2. A cloud of gas and other matter surrounding and captured by the gravitational field of a large diffuse astronomical object, such as a galaxy or cluster of galaxies.
3. Anything resembling this band, such as an effect caused by imperfect developing of photographs.
4. Nimbus, a luminous disc, often of gold, around or over the heads of saints, etc., in religious paintings.
5. The metaphorical aura of glory, veneration or sentiment which surrounds an idealized entity.
6. (iconography) a circular annulus ring, frequently luminous, often golden, floating above the head.
7. A circular brace used to keep the head and neck in position.
8. A rollbar placed in front of the driver, used to protect the cockpit of a open cockpit racecar.
verb
1. To encircle with a halo.

Example Sentences

The sun cast a brilliant halo around the clouds at sunset.
She felt like an angel with a halo as she helped the elderly woman cross the street.
The moon's halo created an enchanting atmosphere on the snowy night.
The artist painted a golden halo above the saint's head in the masterpiece.
Rainbows often appear with a colorful halo after a rain shower.

On this page you'll find 97 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to halo, such as: air, ambiance, ambience, aroma, atmosphere, attribute, aura.

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