1. a circle of light or brightness surrounding something, especially as depicted in art around the head or body of a holy figure
2. a bright area or corona of light visible around the sun or moon
Usage: astronomy

Examples

• The painting depicted the saint with a golden aureole around her head.
• Medieval artists often painted Christ with a brilliant aureole.
• The aureole of light made the figure appear divine and otherworldly.
• During the eclipse, we could see the sun’s aureole glowing around the moon.
• The stained glass window showed angels surrounded by colorful aureoles.
• The photographer captured the aureole effect around the backlit subject.