aura
ˈɔːrə
auraeauræ
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Definition of aura - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
atmospheredistinctive atmosphere or quality around a person or thing
  • The old house had an aura of mystery.
ambiance atmosphere vibe
2.
medicalTECH.perceptual disturbance before a migraine headacheTECH.
  • She experienced an aura before the migraine hit.
premonition prodrome
3.
epilepsyTECH.sensation before an epileptic seizureTECH.
  • He felt an aura before the seizure started.
4.
parapsychologyinvisible force surrounding a living creature
  • Some people claim to see auras around others.
energy field halo
5.
artTECH.radiant light around a saint's head in artTECH.
  • The painting showed an aura around the saint's head.
halo nimbus
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Expressions with aura

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acquire a distinctive quality or atmosphere
The old house took on an aura of mystery.
strong impression of confidence
His speech had an aura of confidence that inspired the audience.
surrounding atmosphere of serenity
The garden had an aura of calm that made it a perfect retreat.
quality that makes something seem enigmatic
Her smile carried an aura of mystery that captivated him.
doing showy acts to build perceived cool status
Posting those stunts all day is just aura farming.
numbers used to rate the strength of someone’s energy field
The healer said my aura points increased after meditation.

Origin of aura

Greek, aura (breeze)

Terms with aura included in their meaning

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project aura
radiate or exude a quality or feeling
aura
intangible force believed to emanate from people
secrecy
aura of secrecy or intrigue
social intuition
pick up a positive aura from a person, location, or moment
light
surround with a glowing aura
aura
perception of heightened value or interest
psychology
atmosphere or aura of a place or person
academia
exuding a scholarly or intellectual aura

Examples of aura in a sentence

  • The garden had an aura of tranquility and peace.
  • An aura often signals the onset of her headaches.
  • He described the aura as a shimmering light.
  • Her aura warned her that a seizure was coming.
  • Visual auras sometimes precede his seizures.
  • He felt a calming aura in the room.

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  1. French:aura, halo, ...
  2. German:Aura, Ausstrahlung, ...
  3. Italian:aura, alone, ...
  4. Spanish:aura, energía, ...
  5. Portuguese:aura, halo, ...
  6. Chinese:氛围, 先兆, ...
  7. Japanese:オーラ, 前兆, ...
  8. Arabic:هَالَة, أَوْرة, ...
  9. Hebrew:הִילָה, אָאוֹרָה, ...
  10. Russian:аура, предвестник, ...
  11. Ukrainian:атмосфера, ореол, ...
  12. Hindi:आभा, ऑरा, ...

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