What does gloriole mean?
Definitions for gloriole
ˈglɔr iˌoʊl, ˈgloʊr-glo·ri·ole
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Princeton's WordNet
aura, aureole, halo, nimbus, glory, gloriolenoun
an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
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gloriolenoun
halo
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gloriole
A halo (from the Greek ἅλως, halōs; also known as a nimbus, aureole, glory, or gloriole) is a crown of light rays, circle or disk of light that surrounds a person in art. It has been used in the iconography of many religions to indicate holy or sacred figures, and has at various periods also been used in images of rulers and heroes. In the religious art of Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism among other religions, sacred persons may be depicted with a halo in the form of a circular glow, or flames in Asian art, around the head or around the whole body—this last one is often called a mandorla. Halos may be shown as almost any colour or combination of colours, but are most often depicted as golden, yellow or white when representing light or red when representing flames.
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gloriole
A gloriole is a radiant light that appears to encircle someone or something, giving a sense of glory, holiness or exaltation. This term is often used in art and literature. It's essentially a diminutive form of "glory," which is often associated with supernatural beings, saints, or formidable individuals, providing them an aura of high importance, sacredness, or respect.
Webster Dictionary
Gloriolenoun
an aureole
Etymology: [L. gloriola a small glory, dim. of gloria glory.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of gloriole in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of gloriole in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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