nimbus

noun

nim·bus ˈnim-bəs How to pronounce nimbus (audio)

plural nimbi ˈnim-ˌbī How to pronounce nimbus (audio)

-ˌbē

or nimbuses

: a luminous vapor, cloud, or atmosphere about a god or goddess when on earth

: a cloud or atmosphere (as of romance) about a person or thing

: an indication (such as a circle) of radiant light or glory about the head of a drawn or sculptured divinity, saint, or sovereign

: a rain cloud

: thunderhead

also : cumulus sense 2

Example Sentences

fans are inevitably disappointed when the nimbus of glamour about their favorite celebrity turns out to be an illusion the nimbi for the sculpted figures around the exterior of the church are simple disks about the saints' heads

Recent Examples on the Web The silhouette of low domes and pencil-thin minarets piercing a nimbus of pale sky above was the continent of Asia.

New York Times, 12 May 2022 That's maybe the blessing and the curse of Plaza: the fact that the couple's real-life union subsumes the play or at least hovers above and around it in nearly every moment, a golden nimbus of celebrity.

Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 1 Apr. 2022 Although the ambiguity dissipates in the measures that follow, a nimbus of uncertainty persists.

Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2022 They were time-stamped by their hair styles and clothing as citizens of the 1970s and ’80s, but they were made eternal by their direct gazes, formal poses and the nimbus of light with which Ms. Rivera surrounded them.

New York Times, 4 June 2021 They were time-stamped by their hairstyles and clothing as citizens of the 1970s and ’80s, but they were made eternal by their direct gazes, formal poses and the nimbus of light with which Ms. Rivera surrounded them.

BostonGlobe.com, 4 June 2021 In the mid-distance, a lone couple strolls under a nimbus of pink cherry blossoms.

Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2021 In any case, Ms. Morris continued with her writing life much as before, only wearing skirts, necklaces, a nimbus of graying hair and a perpetual smile.

Washington Post, 20 Nov. 2020 So restaurants trying to expand their borders are going to have to build some kind of nimbus of infrastructure to minimize the picnic-in-the-rain vibe.

Adam Rogers, Wired, 17 June 2020 See More

单词	nimbus
释义	nimbus noun nim·bus ˈnim-bəs plural nimbi ˈnim-ˌbī -ˌbē or nimbuses 1 a : a luminous vapor, cloud, or atmosphere about a god or goddess when on earth b : a cloud or atmosphere (as of romance) about a person or thing 2 : an indication (such as a circle) of radiant light or glory about the head of a drawn or sculptured divinity, saint, or sovereign 3 a : a rain cloud b : thunderhead also : cumulus sense 2 Illustration of nimbus nimbus 2 Synonyms air ambience ambiance aroma atmosphere aura climate flavor halo karma mood note odor patina smell temper vibration(s) See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences fans are inevitably disappointed when the nimbus of glamour about their favorite celebrity turns out to be an illusion the nimbi for the sculpted figures around the exterior of the church are simple disks about the saints' heads Recent Examples on the Web The silhouette of low domes and pencil-thin minarets piercing a nimbus of pale sky above was the continent of Asia. New York Times, 12 May 2022 That's maybe the blessing and the curse of Plaza: the fact that the couple's real-life union subsumes the play or at least hovers above and around it in nearly every moment, a golden nimbus of celebrity. Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 1 Apr. 2022 Although the ambiguity dissipates in the measures that follow, a nimbus of uncertainty persists. Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2022 They were time-stamped by their hair styles and clothing as citizens of the 1970s and ’80s, but they were made eternal by their direct gazes, formal poses and the nimbus of light with which Ms. Rivera surrounded them. New York Times, 4 June 2021 They were time-stamped by their hairstyles and clothing as citizens of the 1970s and ’80s, but they were made eternal by their direct gazes, formal poses and the nimbus of light with which Ms. Rivera surrounded them. BostonGlobe.com, 4 June 2021 In the mid-distance, a lone couple strolls under a nimbus of pink cherry blossoms. Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2021 In any case, Ms. Morris continued with her writing life much as before, only wearing skirts, necklaces, a nimbus of graying hair and a perpetual smile. Washington Post, 20 Nov. 2020 So restaurants trying to expand their borders are going to have to build some kind of nimbus of infrastructure to minimize the picnic-in-the-rain vibe. Adam Rogers, Wired, 17 June 2020 See More Word History Etymology Latin, rainstorm, cloud; probably akin to Latin nebula cloud — more at nebula First Known Use 1606, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Kids Definition nimbus noun nim·bus ˈnim-bəs plural nimbi -ˌbī or nimbuses : a rain cloud nimbus noun 1 as in aura a special quality or impression associated with something fans are inevitably disappointed when the nimbus of glamour about their favorite celebrity turns out to be an illusion Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance aura air atmosphere halo aroma smell feel ambience patina flavor sense climate karma aureole odor mood feeling temper ambiance vibration(s) aureola mystique image note romance characteristic spirit sensation illusion attribute property peculiarity tone trait notion semblance overtone genius loci color suggestion picture character mark 2 as in halo an artistic rendering of radiant light around the head or body of a sacred personage the nimbi for the sculpted figures around the exterior of the church are simple disks about the saints' heads Synonyms & Similar Words halo aureole glory aureola aura corona starburst sunburst
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nimbus

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