What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
gloriole
Example
The painting of the Madonna and Child features a gloriole around their heads. [gloriole: noun]
Example
The sun's rays created a beautiful gloriole around the mountain peak. [gloriole: noun]
aureole
Example
The stained glass window showed an aureole around the saint's head. [aureole: noun]
Example
The dancer's movements were so graceful that she seemed to have an aureole of light around her. [aureole: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Aureole is more commonly used than gloriole in everyday language, and it is also more versatile in its usage, covering a wider range of contexts beyond religious art.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between gloriole and aureole?
Both gloriole and aureole are formal words that are typically used in academic or religious contexts, but aureole is more commonly used in everyday language and can be employed in both formal and informal contexts.
