Aureola (en. Aura)

/au̯ɾeˈola/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Luminous halos depicted around the heads of venerated people.
The painting shows the Virgin with a golden aureola.
La pintura muestra a la Virgen con una aureola dorada.
Splendor or brightness that emanates from something or someone.
The aureola of success around the artist has made him very popular.
La aureola de éxito alrededor del artista lo ha hecho muy popular.
In astronomy, a covering of light that is perceived around certain celestial bodies.
An aureola was observed around the moon during the eclipse.
Se observó una aureola alrededor de la luna durante el eclipse.

Etymology

From the Latin 'aureola', diminutive of 'aureus', meaning 'golden'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to lose one's aureola
expression indicating that someone has lost their prestige or reputation.
perder la aureola
aureola of glory
expression that refers to the recognition and admiration received by a person for their achievements.
aureola de gloria

Related Words

halo
Light aureola depicted around the heads of certain characters.
halo
lights
Luminous phenomena that can illuminate the surroundings.
luces
brightness
Intense brightness that emanates from an illuminated body.
resplandor

Slang Meanings

Aureola as a symbol of purity or innocence.
She always carries an angelic attitude, as if she has an aureola.
Ella siempre lleva una actitud angelical, como si tuviera una aureola.
To reflect an aura of importance or grandeur.
Since her new job, she has an aureola that impresses everyone.
Desde su nuevo trabajo, tiene una aureola que impresiona a todos.