haloes
The word “haloes” has 2 syllables: ha-loes.
It's pronounced as /ˈheɪ.loʊz/.
What is synonym and antonym for haloes?
In the thesaurus, “haloes” has 6 synonyms and 9 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for haloes along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for haloes
- beams
- enhaloes
- floodlights
- lights
- radiates
- shines
Antonyms for haloes
- blackens
- covers
- darkens
- dims
- dulls
- obfuscates
- obscures
- shrouds
- veils
Meanings of haloes
- noun
- 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.
- 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.
- Anything resembling this band, such as an effect caused by imperfect developing of photographs.
- Nimbus, a luminous disc, often of gold, around or over the heads of saints, etc., in religious paintings.
- The metaphorical aura of glory, veneration or sentiment which surrounds an idealized entity.
- (iconography) a circular annulus ring, frequently luminous, often golden, floating above the head.
- A circular brace used to keep the head and neck in position.
- A rollbar placed in front of the driver, used to protect the cockpit of a open cockpit racecar.
Example Sentences
- The candles flickered, casting soft haloes of light around the room.
- The photographer captured the haloes around the street lamps in the foggy night.
- The ancient artwork depicted angels with radiant haloes above their heads.
- The morning sun painted haloes around the dew-covered flowers in the garden.
- The stained glass windows created colorful haloes that danced on the cathedral floor.
On this page you'll find 15 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to haloes, such as: beams, blackens, covers, darkens, dims, dulls, enhaloes.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.