limbate

/ˈlɪmbeɪt, ˈlɪmbeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to be surrounded by a halo or aura; to appear surrounded by a ring of light, especially in a religious context

“The saint was said to have limbated in the painting, symbolizing her divine presence.”

2. noun

a ring or halo of light surrounding something, especially in a religious context

“The nimbus surrounding the Buddha was a symbol of his enlightenment.”

3. noun

the act of being surrounded by a halo or aura of light

“The limbeats of the divine were palpable in the air.”

Synonyms

  • aura
  • halo

Antonyms

  • shadow