Definitions

1. noun

A circle of light around the head of a saint, an angel, or a holy person in art or a similar radiating light around the head of a person, typically indicating they are a deity, saint, or someone else considered holy.

“The halo of light surrounded the Buddha in the painting.”

2. noun

A ring of light or color around the moon, caused by the diffraction of sunlight through ice crystals in the Earth’s atmosphere.

“The photographer waited for hours to capture the perfect shot of the lunar halo.”

3. verb

To form a ring of light around something, typically the head of a person, or to surround something with a glowing aura.

“The camera flash haloed the subject in the dark room.”

4. verb

To be surrounded by or as if by a glowing aura, especially of light or a divine presence.

“The newborn baby seemed to halo with an otherworldly glow.”

5. noun

A protective or defensive structure, typically around a central point, such as a city or a person.

“The team’s defense formed a halo around the quarterback to keep him safe.”