gloriole vs nimbus

gloriole and nimbus both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
gloriole	Yes	No	No	No
nimbus	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, gloriole and nimbus are synonyms defined as:

gloriole and nimbus: an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint

Other synonyms of gloriole include aura, aureole, glory, halo.

gloriole (noun)	nimbus (noun)
an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint	an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
	a dark grey cloud bearing rain