Search Dictionary
Definition of aural

aural

/ˈɔːr.əl/
au · ral
Adverb:aurally
JUMP TO:

aural Lexical Profile

aural Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.

Example

"The music conservatory requires all applicants to pass a rigorous aural skills examination."

2

Relating to or characterized by a distinctive atmosphere, quality, or sensory aura (such as the perceptual warning preceding a migraine or seizure).

Example

"Many patients experience visual or sensory disturbances during the aural phase of a migraine."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for aural
Antonyms
View all antonyms for aural

Word Nuance & Usage

Often confused with its homophone 'oral' in many dialects; 'aural' pertains to the ear and hearing, whereas 'oral' pertains to the mouth and speaking.

• Rhymes for aural

• Nearby Words

auntie
auntlike
aura
aural
aurally
aureole
aurinia

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century from Latin 'auris' (meaning 'ear') and the suffix '-al'. In the sense relating to an aura, it derives from Latin 'aura' (meaning 'breeze' or 'breath of air').

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aural. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aural
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.