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aura

noun

au·​ra ˈȯr-ə How to pronounce aura (audio)
1
a
: a distinctive atmosphere surrounding a given source
The place had an aura of mystery.
b
: a subtle sensory stimulus (such as an aroma)
2
medical : a subjective (see subjective entry 1 sense 4b) sensation (as of voices, colored lights, or crawling and numbness) experienced at the onset of a neurological condition and especially a migraine or epileptic seizure
3
: an energy field that is held to emanate from a living being
4
: a luminous radiation : nimbus

Example Sentences

the monastery perched high on a mountaintop had an aura of unreality and mystery about it alternative medical treatments that rely on the practitioner's ability to detect a patient's aura
Recent Examples on the Web Hunter’s subjects–in all of their goofy and smutty glory– are glowing with an aura of genuine internet optimism that feels enviable. Cassidy George, Vogue, 2 June 2022 The artist competes not only with the breathtaking vista of Central Park, framed by a forest of Manhattan luxury towers, but also with the aura of the treasure house downstairs. New York Times, 15 Apr. 2021 Your aura has led some of the greatest directors – including Ingmar Bergma – to create unforgettable roles for you…. Annika Pham, Variety, 18 Aug. 2022 Despite their aura of idealistic adventure, publishing executives have shown themselves to be fiercely risk-averse. Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2022 With his good-boy-next-door aura, this 18-year-old artist brings a fresh and distinct vibe to the genre. Billboard Staff, Billboard, 27 July 2022 Take a pottery class, get your aura photographed, meditate in a meadow amongst grazing horses… honestly, the possibilities are endless. April Long, Town & Country, 24 July 2022 Alabama’s newest school system, opening its doors for the first time on Wednesday, wants to have the same aura of the 1970s Oakland Raiders. al, 8 Aug. 2022 It was built out of shimmery layers and gave it that Russian aura. Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin, puff of air, breeze, from Greek; probably akin to Greek aēr air

First Known Use

1686, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Time Traveler
The first known use of aura was in 1686

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