aura
aura Lexical Profile
aura Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A distinctive, pervasive, and intangible quality, atmosphere, or character that seems to surround or emanate from a person, place, or thing.
"The historic library retained an aura of quiet dignity and scholarly tradition."
In spiritualism and parapsychology, a supposed subtle, luminous radiation or energy field surrounding a living creature.
"Practitioners of energy healing claim they can read a person's emotional state by observing the colors of their aura."
A perceptual disturbance, such as flashing lights, blind spots, or tingling sensations, experienced shortly before the onset of a migraine headache or an epileptic seizure.
"She knew a severe migraine was approaching as soon as the visual aura began obscuring her peripheral vision."
Impressive charisma, coolness, or effortless style and presence (slang).
"The veteran point guard walked onto the court with unmatched aura, instantly commanding the crowd's attention."
• Rhymes for aura
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late Middle English period from Latin 'aura', meaning a gentle breeze, breath, or air, which itself derives from Ancient Greek 'αὔρα' (aúra).