aura
aura
Definition
au·ra (ô′rə)
noun pl. -·ras or -·rae-rē
- an invisible emanation or vapor, as the aroma of flowers
- a particular atmosphere or quality that seems to arise from and surround a person or thing enveloped in an aura of grandeur
- a field of energy thought by some to emanate from all things in nature and to be visible to certain persons with psychic powers
- Med. a warning sensation that precedes a seizure or other neurological disorder
Etymology: ME < L < Gr < IE *awer-: for base see wind
aura
Synonyms
aura
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- exude: The cottages are built of wonderful honey-toned Cotswold stone, and the whole village exudes an aura of charm and relaxed timelessness.
- cleanse: These work deeply on the mental & emotional level & also in cleansing the aura.
- evoke: The sacrifice of wild animals is predominantly used to evoke an aura of non-normal ritual behavior.
- retain: I was very impressed with the interior of the town hall, which retains a strong aura of the 1930s.
- create: In time, it may create an aura of its own.
Converse of subject
- surround: His head is surrounded by a glowing yellow aura.
Adjective modifier
- glowing: His head is surrounded by a glowing yellow aura.
- mystical: Portraying them in this medieval guise embodied the soldier with a mystical aura, raised above ordinary men.
- magical: The chalet was stunningly refurbished in the summer of 2004 yet retains its magical aura that history has bestowed upon it.
- mysterious: He had a mysterious aura, dark purple in color.
- evil: The evil aura hasn't lessened at all, for a start.
- strange: He has a strange aura about him that almost screams danger.
Modifies a noun
- photography: I don't know if I believe in aura photography but they were all very beautiful so I decided to have one done.
Noun used with modifier
- migraine: Administration during a migraine aura prior to other symptoms occurring may not prevent the development of a headache.
Preposition: of
- invincibility: The aura of invincibility which the pair had worn like a magic cloak had been passed on to the four.
- respectability: The fact that many of Keyhoe's reports come from official sources gives his writings an aura of respectability.
- authenticity: This architect of Labor's prudence has the aura of authenticity.
- mystery: Why has such an aura of mystery grown up around total solar eclipses?
- calm: The priest has an aura of calm and efficiency which inspires those around her.
- magic: The whole operation had an aura of magic about it.
aura Quotes
Mr Blawke always reminded me of a heron; I'm not sure why. Something to do with a sense of rapacious stillness, perhaps, and also the aura of one who knows time is on his side.
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