Word Frequency
aura (ˈɔːrə
)
Definitions
noun
Word forms: plural auras, aurae (ˈɔːriː
)
) - a distinctive air or quality considered to be characteristic of a person or thing
- any invisible emanation, such as a scent or odour
- (pathology) strange sensations, such as noises in the ears or flashes of light, that immediately precede an attack, esp of epilepsy
- (in parapsychology) an invisible emanation produced by and surrounding a person or object: alleged to be discernible by individuals of supernormal sensibility
Word Origin
C18: via Latin from Greek: breezeSynonyms
View thesaurus entryTranslations for 'aura'
- British English: aura An aura is a quality or feeling that seems to surround a person or place or to come from them. NOUNShe had an aura of authority.
- Brazilian Portuguese: ar
- Chinese: 气质气氣质質
- European Spanish: aura
- French: aura
- German: Aura
- Italian: aura
- Japanese: 雰囲気
- Korean: 기운
- Portuguese: aura
- Spanish: aura
Example Sentences Including 'aura'
Black was infinitely skilled in reinforcing the aura that he, not the Board, had ultimate responsibility for decisions at Hollinger.CBC (2004)
Di Giacomo hopes Ally's aura will help him become a Killie favourite.Sun, News of the World (2001)
Even from a distance he radiated an elemental, almost mystical aura.The Image of Laura
He's incompetent but not an imbecile, he gives off the right aura but he's vulnerable.CHAMELEON (2002)
Like the islands, the Cape remains understated despite not having the same sophisticated aura.Glasgow Herald (2002)
More than 100 packed the tiny church for a Sunday mass that had the aura of a funeral.canada.com (2005)
She was very tall --- almost as tall as Damin --- and she carried herself with an unconscious aura of power.TREASON KEEP (2001)
Strengthen your aura by picturing yourself in a beautiful golden light.Know Yourself Through Colour
Then the legend of the mango, the slice of history, all meld to give this novel the glittering aura of the surreal.India Today (1996)
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