Halo Effect Definition

noun
An effect whereby the perception of positive qualities in one thing or part gives rise to the perception of similar qualities in related things or in the whole.
American Heritage
The tendency for an estimate or judgment to be influenced by an irrelevant or only loosely associated factor, impression, etc.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Halo Effect

Noun

Singular:
halo effect
Plural:
halo effects

Halo Effect Sentence Examples

  • A romantic heroine is often backlit to create a halo effect on her hair.

  • The clouds contain ice crystals which refract the light to give the halo effect.

  • Particles of dust and dirt cause light waves to scatter, causing a halo-effect, and making glare seem worse.

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Words Starting With

HHAHAL

Words Ending With

TCTECT

Unscrambles

halo effect

Words Starting With H and Ending With T

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11 Letter Words11 Letter Words Starting With H11 Letter Words Ending With T