halolike

or ha·lo·esque

[ hey-loh-lahyk ]

adjective

1. resembling a halo.

Word History and Origins

Origin of halolike¹

First recorded in 1835–45; halo + -like

Example Sentences

Her marvellous crown of hair shone strand by strand as of twisted gold; it shimmered with halolike glory.

From Project Gutenberg

Then Radowitz, furious, appeared at his window, his golden hair more halolike than ever in the bright sun.

From Project Gutenberg