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Vocabulary Entry
nimbus
|noun • noun
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N
noun
A type of cloud that is thick and dark, often associated with rain.
Example Sentences
"The sky was filled with nimbus clouds, signaling a storm was on the way."
"She looked up at the nimbus overhead and grabbed her umbrella."
"Nimbus clouds usually bring heavy rainfall and sometimes thunder."
N
noun
A halo or aura surrounding a person or thing, often used in a figurative sense.
Example Sentences
"The artist depicted the saint with a golden nimbus around their head."
"He seemed to walk with a nimbus of confidence that inspired others."
"In the photograph, she had a nimbus of light surrounding her, making her look ethereal."