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Grammar : Verb
Spell : hey-loh
Phonetic Transcription : ˈheɪ loʊ



Definition of haloing

Origin :
  • 1560s, from Latin halo (nominative halos), from Greek halos "disk of the sun or moon, ring of light around the sun or moon" (also "threshing floor" and "disk of a shield"), of unknown origin. Sense of "light around the head of a holy person or deity" first recorded 1640s. As a verb from 1801.
  • As in encircle : verb circumscribe
  • As in exalt : verb promote, praise
  • As in glorify : verb adore, idolize
Example sentences :
  • "I am very much agitated," said Philip, haloing and crowning it.
  • Extract from : « Thorley Weir » by E. F. (Edward Frederic) Benson

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