Aura

/ˈɔː.ɹə/ · noun

Meaning

A subtle emanation or exhalation of any substance, such as an aroma or odour..

Definitions by Sense

1. A subtle emanation or exhalation of any substance, such as an aroma or odour.
2. (figurative, with about, of) A distinctive atmosphere or quality surrounding or associated with something or someone.
3. (also parapsychology) A supposed emanation from and surrounding a living person or thing, regarded by mystics as consisting of the essence of the individual.
4. (uncountable, Internet slang) The charisma or suave excellence of a person, especially implying their vibe or energy.
5. (pathology) A subjective sensation experienced at the onset of a neurological condition, especially a migraine headache or epileptic seizure.
6. A surrounding.
7. (obsolete) A gentle breeze, a zephyr.

Example Sentences

This place has an aura of 19th century Paris.

Near-synonym: rizz

He has insane aura.

Tht Nigga [Adolf Hitler] has no aura He dress like a medieval Queer

how can he still have aura even without showing his face

this genuinely shocked me omfg his aura is insane 😭

My fav aura losses are rm exposing Taehyun Infront^([sic]) of jongkook, Yeonjun hugging the air while coi leray was hugging Beomgyu, huening doing that one dance in front of the ladies and everyone at the GDA(correct me if I'm wrong)lol

A clip of Kim stoically shooting at a competition in May spread exponentially online after her Olympic appearance, with posts citing her “aura,” current slang for an aspirational level of cool.

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Word Forms

• aurae
• auræ
• auras

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