1. plural of nimbus: a luminous cloud or halo surrounding a supernatural being or saint in art
Usage: art; religious imagery
2. plural of nimbus: rain-bearing clouds
Usage: meteorology

Examples

• The medieval painting depicted angels with golden nimbuses around their heads.
• Renaissance artists often painted saints with bright nimbuses to show their holiness.
• The dark nimbuses gathering overhead promised a heavy downpour.
• Meteorologists tracked the movement of several nimbuses across the region.
• In Byzantine art, Christ is typically shown with one of the most elaborate nimbuses.
• The approaching nimbuses brought much-needed rain to the drought-stricken area.