aural

¹

[ awr-uhl ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the ear or to the sense of hearing.

aural

²

[ awr-uhl ]

adjective

1. of or relating to an aura.

aural

¹

/ ˈɔːrəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to the sense or organs of hearing; auricular

aural

²

/ ˈɔːrəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to an aura

Derived Forms

• ˈaurally, adverb

Other Words From

• au·ral·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of aural¹

First recorded in 1840–50; from Latin aur(is) “the ear” + -al ¹

Origin of aural²

First recorded in 1865–70; aur(a) + -al ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of aural¹

C19: from Latin auris ear

Example Sentences

Finding such aural nuances, Audiard admits, was not particularly his strength.

From Los Angeles Times

For now, my aural symptoms aren’t much different from those someone with age-related hearing loss might experience.

From Salon

Anchored by its intricate sound design, which expertly blends score, diegetic sound and the thoughtful use of aural perspective, the series rejects potboiler rhythms in favor of a foreboding psychological chill.

From Los Angeles Times

“Europeras” are an exercise in social interaction — all elements animate and inanimate, visual and aural, coexisting, each remaining true.

From Los Angeles Times

Stations may focus on touch, such as a blindfolded journey through various gloppy textures, while others are directed toward more aural sensations.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• audiovisual
• auditory
• neural
• neurological
• olfactory
• sensual
• sonic
• tactile
• visual