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View usage for: (nɪmbəs) singular noun [usually NOUN noun]A nimbus is a large grey cloud that brings rain or snow. [technical] ...layers of cold nimbus clouds. More Synonyms of nimbus nimbus in British English (ˈnɪmbəs) nounWord forms: plural -bi (-baɪ) or -buses1. a. a dark grey rain-bearing cloud b. (in combination) cumulonimbus clouds 2. a. an emanation of light surrounding a saint or deity b. a representation of this emanation 3. a surrounding aura or atmosphere Derived forms nimbused (ˈnimbused) adjective Word origin C17: from Latin: cloud, radiance nimbus in American English (ˈnɪmbəs) nounWord forms: plural ˈnimˌbi (ˈnɪmˌbaɪ) or ˈnimbuses1. Mythology a bright cloud surrounding gods or goddesses appearing on earth 2. an aura of splendor about any person or thing 3. a halo or bright disk surrounding the head of a divinity, saint, or sovereign on pictures, medals, etc. 4. any rain-producing cloud Word origin L, violent rain, black rain cloud < IE base * nebh-, moist, cloud > L nebula © P. Kamput, shutterstock Examples of 'nimbus' in a sentencenimbus The green nimbus surrounded the cup; whispers came from every corner of the ruin.There was a nimbus around the hours we had spent there, a light that obscured rather than illuminated.A whirling flash of sapphire suddenly rotated --- in a delirious foxtrot --- with Doc's own dizzy nimbus of gilded amber.His reddish hair had been washed and was drying into an airy nimbus. Word lists withnimbus cloudDefinition a halo Kevin was surrounded by a nimbus of sunlight. Synonyms glow corona irradiation aureole Definition a dark grey rain cloud lightning bursting out of black, nimbus clouds Additional synonymsDefinition the atmosphere of a place The overall ambience of the room is cosy. Synonyms atmosphere, feel, setting, air, quality, character, spirit, surroundings, tone, mood, impression, flavour, temper, tenor, aura, complexion, vibes (slang), vibrations (slang), milieuDefinition a pervasive feeling or mood The muted decor adds to the relaxed atmosphere. Synonyms feeling, feel, air, quality, character, environment, spirit, surroundings, tone, mood, climate, flavour, aura, ambience, vibes (slang) Definition a distinctive air or quality associated with a person or thing She had an aura of authority. Synonyms air, feeling, feel, quality, atmosphere, tone, suggestion, mood, scent, aroma, odour, ambience, vibes (slang), vibrations (slang), emanation- nimble
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