Definition:
Nimbus describes a soft ring or envelope of light, often seen around luminous objects or figures. Its presence gives an impression of radiance that extends beyond the source. The word can also refer to dark, rain-heavy clouds that loom with quiet warning. In either sense, a nimbus marks something set apart from its surroundings. It suggests both beauty and portent, depending on the sky that carries it.
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