aureola Meaning & Definition
/ɔːˈɹiː.ə.lə/
What Does Aureola Mean?
As a noun, aureola means Radiance of luminous cloud that surrounds the figure in a painting of a sacred personage. It can also mean An increment to the ordinary blessedness of heaven gained by virgins, martyrs, and doctors for their triumph respectively over the flesh, the world, and the devil.
Aureola at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɔːˈɹiː.ə.lə/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Plural | aureolas |
Aureola Definition (Noun)
- Radiance of luminous cloud that surrounds the figure in a painting of a sacred personage.
- An increment to the ordinary blessedness of heaven gained by virgins, martyrs, and doctors for their triumph respectively over the flesh, the world, and the devil.
Synonyms of Aureola
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Aureola synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
aureola (plural aureolas or aureolae)
Words That Rhyme With Aureola
Origin of Aureola
From Latin aurea (“golden”) + -ola.
Pronouncing Aureola
Aureola is pronounced /ɔːˈɹiː.ə.lə/ and has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (ɹiː).