Word of the Day: Nimbus

Can you pronounce nimbus?

Thursday, August 1, 2024

noun 1. A luminous cloud or a halo surrounding a supernatural being or a saint. 2. A light, color, etc., that surrounds someone or something. 3. A large gray rain cloud. "The stained glass window depicted three saints surrounded by a round nimbus." "Sarah reached for her umbrella as she saw the nimbus darken the skies overhead." "The shadowy figure standing in front of the car was outlined by a nimbus." Ads help keep Word Daily free. Latin, early 17th century From Our Network Today's Best Deals Good products make life easier — especially when they're on sale. See the savings "Nimbus" comes directly from Latin, meaning "cloud, aureole." ("Aureole" means "a circle of light or brightness surrounding something, especially as depicted in art around the head or body of a person represented as holy.")... Continue Reading By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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