1. plural of aureole; circles of light or radiance, especially those depicted around the heads of holy figures in religious art
Usage: religious art; plural form
2. plural of aureole; bright circular areas or rings of light around celestial objects
Usage: astronomy; plural form

Examples

• The medieval painting showed saints with golden aureoles around their heads.
• The artist carefully painted the aureoles using bright yellow pigment.
• During the solar eclipse, we could see aureoles of light around the moon’s edge.
• The stained glass windows depicted angels with shimmering aureoles.
• Ancient icons often featured aureoles to indicate divine presence.
• The photographer captured aureoles of light around the street lamps in the fog.