Enhaloed

/ɪnˈheɪloʊd/ adjective

Definition

Surrounded by or wearing a halo; encircled with a ring of light, glory, or sanctity.

Etymology

From enhalo + -ed (past participle suffix). It's the adjective form describing something that has been encircled by a halo.

Kelly Says

In old religious artwork, saints are painted enhaloed—with that glowing ring around their heads—and the word captures how the halo literally transforms their appearance into something divine.

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