divine light; effective; good
Meanings
3 senses · 7 examplesnoun
divine or supernatural radiance
literaryAncient or literary term for a miraculous light emanating from gods, buddhas, or holy objects.
Legend has it that divine light often appears around Buddha statues.
Ancient texts record that when the sage attained enlightenment here, divine light shot up from the mountain peak.
noun
halo; nimbus; aureola
Refers specifically to the painted circle of light around the head of a deity or saint in religious art.
In this mural, the halo around the Bodhisattva's head is painted very delicately.
Medieval icon paintings often used gold to depict the halo.
adjective
good; clever; effective
dialectA dialectal (especially Southern) colloquial expression praising someone's skill, intelligence, or the effectiveness of something.
Her skills are really good; she mended the clothes so they look brand new.
This young man has a clever mind and learns things very quickly.
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This method is really effective; the problem was solved immediately.