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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.
2.
medicalTECH. perceptual disturbance before a migraine headacheTECH.
- She experienced an aura before the migraine hit.
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.
5.
artTECH. radiant light around a saint's head in artTECH.
- The painting showed an aura around the saint's head.
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
magical aura
suggestive of supernatural or magical influence
metaphorical
aura of glory or admiration
light
surrounded by a circle of light or aura
symbolism
having a metaphorical aura of glory or reverence
spiritual aura
having a strong religious or spiritual quality
atmosphere
aura or atmosphere surrounding something
headache
having a migraine aura without pain
spirituality
related to an aura or energy field
metaphorical
aura of glory or honor around someone
dreamlike aura
having an unworldly or ethereal quality
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.
The healer claimed to see a bright aura. The fresco depicted an aura around the figure. An aura was painted above the angel's head.
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- French:aura, halo, ...
- German:Aura, Ausstrahlung, ...
- Italian:aura, alone, ...
- Spanish:aura, energía, ...
- Portuguese:aura, halo, ...
- Chinese:氛围, 先兆, ...
- Japanese:オーラ, 前兆, ...
- Arabic:هَالَة, أَوْرة, ...
- Hebrew:הִילָה, אָאוֹרָה, ...
- Russian:аура, предвестник, ...
- Ukrainian:атмосфера, ореол, ...
- Hindi:आभा, ऑरा, ...
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