Nimbus (Noun)
Meaning 1
A dark grey cloud bearing rain.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The nimbus cloud drifted across the sky, threatening to unleash a torrent of rain at any moment.
- Dark nimbus clouds gathered on the horizon, their heavy loads of rain about to be released.
- As the nimbus drew closer, the air grew thick with anticipation of a much-needed downpour.
- The landscape was suddenly obscured by a dense nimbus that brought much-needed relief to the parched earth.
- A nimbus loomed over the city, casting a dark and foreboding shadow that hinted at an impending storm.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
An indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- A brilliant nimbus encircled the head of Saint Catherine, symbolizing her divine status.
- In medieval art, halos and nimbus often represented a person's holiness and proximity to God.
- A majestic nimbus framed the head of Saint Sebastian, a stark contrast to his physical suffering.
- Saint John's halo-like nimbus stood out in the Baroque painting, illuminated by delicate rays of sunlight.
- As a master painter of Christian icons, Andrei Rublev perfected the delicate balance between subjects and the nimbuses that distinguished their holy stature.