halo

• Substantiv, das einen Lichtkreis oder Lichthof bezeichnet, der in der religiösen Kunst um oder über dem Kopf eines Heiligen dargestellt wird, oder eine ähnliche natürliche Erscheinung wie ein Ring aus Licht um Sonne oder Mond.

A noun referring to a circle of light shown around or above the head of a holy person in religious art, or a similar natural phenomenon such as a ring of light around the sun or moon.

1. Religious or artistic symbolB1formal

   A circle of light shown around the head of a holy figure in religious art.

   Heiligenschein

   • The painting shows the saint with a golden halo.
   • Angels are often depicted with a halo above their heads.
   • The halo symbolizes divine light and holiness.

   Synonymeaureoleglorynimbus

2. Astronomical phenomenonB2formal

   A ring of light around the sun or moon caused by ice crystals in the atmosphere.

   Halo

   • We saw a beautiful halo around the moon last night.
   • The sun had a faint halo due to high-altitude clouds.
   • Halos are often seen in cold weather conditions.

   Synonymeaureolecoronanimbusring

3. Figurative useB2informal

   A symbolic aura of goodness or virtue surrounding a person.

   Heiligenschein

   • She has a halo of kindness that everyone notices.
   • His reputation gave him a halo of trustworthiness.
   • The politician tried to maintain a halo of integrity.

   Synonymeauraaureoleglorynimbusradiance