halo

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Science Technical

n. a ring of light that sometimes appears around the sun or the moon.

n. a circle of light or colour around the sun, moon, or other luminous body caused by the refraction of light through ice crystals.

“We looked up and saw a strange, pale halo around the moon last night.”

“The atmospheric conditions were perfect for the formation of a 22-degree halo, creating a spectacular ring around the midday sun.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Academic

n. the 'halo effect', where you think someone is good at everything just because they are good at one thing.

n. the cognitive bias known as the 'halo effect', where an observer's overall impression of a person influences their feelings about that person's character.

“The manager's halo made him overlook the new employee's frequent mistakes.”

“The halo effect often leads interviewers to rate attractive candidates as more competent, regardless of their actual professional experience.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Medicine Technical

n. a metal ring used to hold a person's head and neck still after an injury.

n. a medical device consisting of a metal ring encircling the head, used to stabilise the cervical spine after severe trauma.

“After the accident, he had to wear a halo for three months to help his neck heal.”

“The surgeon opted for a halo vest to ensure complete immobilisation of the patient's upper vertebrae during the recovery period.”

C2 · Proficiency Literary

v. to surround something with a ring of light.

v. to encircle or surround an object with a halo or a similar luminous border.

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“The setting sun seemed to halo the mountain peaks in a soft orange glow.”

“The backlight from the stage lamps served to halo the singer, creating a dramatic silhouette against the dark background.”