aura

¹

[ awr-uh ]

noun

, plural au·ras au·rae [awr, -ee].

1. a distinctive and pervasive quality or character; air; atmosphere:

   an aura of respectability;

   an aura of friendliness.

2. a subtly pervasive quality or atmosphere seen as emanating from a person, place, or thing.
3. Pathology. a sensation, as of lights or a current of warm or cold air, preceding an attack of migraine or epilepsy.

Aura

²

[ awr-uh ]

noun

, Classical Mythology.

1. a companion of Artemis who bore twins to Dionysus. Zeus changed her into a spring because, in a fit of madness, she had killed one of her children.

aura

/ ˈɔːrə /

noun

1. a distinctive air or quality considered to be characteristic of a person or thing
2. any invisible emanation, such as a scent or odour
3. pathol strange sensations, such as noises in the ears or flashes of light, that immediately precede an attack, esp of epilepsy
4. (in parapsychology) an invisible emanation produced by and surrounding a person or object: alleged to be discernible by individuals of supernormal sensibility

Word History and Origins

Origin of aura¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin, from Greek: “breath (of air)”

Word History and Origins

Origin of aura¹

C18: via Latin from Greek: breeze

Example Sentences

Finally, “Aura and Performance” considers divinity as aroused by the senses, especially sight.

From Los Angeles Times

There was little international interest in the Dodgers before Ohtani brought his magical aura to Chavez Ravine.

From Los Angeles Times

Soto has never been a clubhouse problem, but his flamboyant aura — while great for baseball — won’t so easily work in the Dodgers grind-it-out culture.

From Los Angeles Times

Maiava certainly has that aura.

From Los Angeles Times

Federer - known for his effortless movement, his elegant one-handed backhand and calm aura - could not do the same to Nadal at his favoured Slam.

From BBC

Related Words

• ambience
• aspect
• atmosphere
• feeling
• mood
• quality
• scent
• semblance
• tone