auroral

[ aw-rawr-uhl, aw-rohr-, uh-rawr-, uh-rohr- ]

adjective

1. of or like the dawn.
2. pertaining to the aurora borealis or aurora australis.

Other Words From

• au·roral·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of auroral¹

First recorded in 1545–55; auror(a) ( def ) + -al ¹

Example Sentences

Scientists have known about these “stable auroral red arcs” for decades.

From Science News For Students

It sits on the southern edge of the auroral oval, which is a band hugging the northernmost latitudes where the aurora is most common.

From Washington Post

As the days went by and the equinox drew near, auroral phenomena were with few exceptions visible on clear evenings.

From Project Gutenberg

During such a period auroral displays were usually of nightly occurrence.

From Project Gutenberg

Auroral displays were rather frequent but not very pronounced, and in most cases could only be classed as "glows."

From Project Gutenberg

That auroral freshness of soul which is the distinctive charm of youth lingered when even memory somewhat failed.

From Project Gutenberg

Paula was exceptionally gifted with this auroral cheer which starts the day so brightly.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• blazing
• brilliant
• dazzling
• flashing
• glistening
• glittering
• golden
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• luminous
• radiant
• shimmering
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• sunny
• vivid