a sensation (as of a cold breeze or bright light) that precedes the onset of certain disorders such as a migraine attack or epileptic seizure
"She rubbed her temples to soothe the strange aura of dimness and dizziness that preceded her migraine."
a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing
"an air of mystery"
"the house had a neglected air"
"an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate's headquarters"
"the place had an aura of romance"
Distinctive atmosphere or quality associated with something.
"The old cathedral possessed a solemn aura that made visitors feel deeply humbled upon entering."
In plain English: An aura is an invisible feeling of energy that seems to surround someone's personality and affect how others perceive them.
"The room had an aura of mystery after she left for good."
Usage: Use aura to describe an intangible feeling surrounding a person, place, or object rather than a physical light or energy field. Avoid confusing this noun with the verb phrase "to aura," which is not standard English; instead, use verbs like "exude" or "radiate."
A female given name from Latin shortened from Aurelia.
"The astronomer joined AURA to support the development of new telescopes and research facilities."
Acronym of Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy.
Borrowed from Latin aura ("a breeze, a breath of air, the air"), from Ancient Greek αὔρα (aúra, "breeze, soft wind"), from ἀήρ (aḗr, "air"). Doublet of east, auster, air, and aria. The slang sense originated in the early 2020s and was popularized on TikTok around May 2024.