Synonyms of nimbus

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

• aura
• atmosphere
• air
• halo
• aroma
• smell
• ambiance
• ambience
• flavor
• patina
• sense
• climate
• feel
• karma
• odor
• mood
• feeling
• temper
• aureole
• vibration(s)
• aureola
• mystique
• image
• note
• romance
• characteristic
• spirit
• sensation
• illusion
• attribute
• property
• tone
• peculiarity
• trait
• notion
• genius loci
• semblance
• suggestion
• overtone
• color
• picture
• character
• mark

2

as in glory

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

• glory
• halo
• aureole
• aureola
• aura
• corona
• starburst
• sunburst