ɔːˈriːoʊl, ɔːˈriːoʊl, ɔrˈiːoʊl

Definitions

1. noun

A circular band of light around the head of a person, especially a person of great importance or a saint, in art, photography, or a natural phenomenon such as a halo around the sun or moon.

“The artist carefully painted the aureole around the saint’s head to convey a sense of divine presence.”

2. noun

The disk of light around the head of a sun or moon, typically seen in clouds or fog.

“The tourist marveled at the beautiful aureole surrounding the sun in the misty mountains.”

3. noun

A ring-shaped zone or area of a particular quality or characteristic.

“The aureole of calmness enveloped the city after the storm passed.”

4. noun

A circular area of a particular color or brightness in a painting or photograph, especially around a face or head.

“The photographer struggled to capture the perfect aureole of light around the model’s face.”