nimbus vs gloriole

nimbus and gloriole both are nouns.

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

As nouns, nimbus and gloriole are synonyms defined as:

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

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

nimbus (noun)	gloriole (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