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- [hey-loh]
- /ˈheɪ loʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hey-loh]
- /ˈheɪ loʊ/
Definitions of haloing word
- noun plural haloing Also called nimbus. a geometric shape, usually in the form of a disk, circle, ring, or rayed structure, traditionally representing a radiant light around or above the head of a divine or sacred personage, an ancient or medieval monarch, etc. 1
- noun plural haloing an atmosphere or quality of glory, majesty, sanctity, or the like: the halo around Shakespeare's works; She put a halo around her son. 1
- noun plural haloing Meteorology. any of a variety of bright circles or arcs centered on the sun or moon, caused by the refraction or reflection of light by ice crystals suspended in the earth's atmosphere and exhibiting prismatic coloration ranging from red inside to blue outside (distinguished from corona). 1
- noun plural haloing Astronomy. a spherical cloud of gas clusters and stars that form part of a spiral galaxy. 1
- noun plural haloing an undesirable bright or dark ring surrounding an image on the fluorescent screen of a television tube, due to some fault either in transmission or reception. 1
- verb with object haloing to surround with a halo. 1
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Origin of haloing
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; < Latin, accusative of halōs circle round sun or moon < Greek hálōs such a circle, disk, orig. threshing floor
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Parts of speech for Haloing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
haloing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
haloing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for haloing
verb haloing
- surround — to enclose on all sides; encompass: She was surrounded by reporters.
- invest — to put (money) to use, by purchase or expenditure, in something offering potential profitable returns, as interest, income, or appreciation in value.
- cover — If you cover something, you place something else over it in order to protect it, hide it, or close it.
- girdle — a lightweight undergarment, worn especially by women, often partly or entirely of elastic or boned, for supporting and giving a slimmer appearance to the abdomen, hips, and buttocks.
- band — A band is a small group of musicians who play popular music such as jazz, rock, or pop.
Antonyms for haloing
verb haloing
- release — to lease again.
- unloose — to loosen or relax (the grasp, hold, fingers, etc.).
- free — enjoying personal rights or liberty, as a person who is not in slavery: a land of free people.
- let go — to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.
- castigate — If you castigate someone or something, you speak to them angrily or criticize them severely.
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