noun A distinctive feeling or atmosphere that seems to surround a person or place.
- The old cathedral had an aura of calm and history.
- There was an aura of tension in the room before the announcement.
- The quiet old professor had an aura of wisdom that made students listen carefully.
noun In some belief systems, an invisible glow or energy field said to surround a living being.
- The healer claimed she could see the colors of a person's aura.
- Some people believe that a bright aura surrounds anyone who is happy and healthy.
- The book on spiritual practices explains how to cleanse your aura with meditation.
noun A warning sensation, such as flashing lights or a strange smell, that some people feel just before a migraine or seizure.
- She knew a migraine was coming because of the aura of flickering light in her vision.
- My brother gets an aura of zigzag lines a few minutes before every migraine.
- When the strange metallic smell appeared, he recognized it as the aura and lay down in a dark room.
noun (slang) A person's charisma, presence, or overall vibe.
- He walked into the interview with total aura — calm and confident.
- The new teacher has real aura, and the whole class goes quiet when she enters.
- You can't fake aura; it just comes from being comfortable with who you are.
