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aura

5 definitions • 13 examples
1
a feeling or character that a person or place seems to have:

Examples:

aura of The woods have an aura of mystery.
There's an aura of sadness about him.
She has that superstar aura, which is more than just beauty or charm.
2
a type of coloured light that some people say they can see around people and animals, that they believe shows something about their character, mood, health, etc.:

Examples:

Ever wondered what colour your aura is?
Like humans, all creatures have an aura, and if it is powerful enough, other animals avoid contact.
He charges £50 for a 10-minute aura reading.
3
light or colour that can be seen surrounding something:

Examples:

When the eclipse was at its height the sun was no more than a golden aura.
4
a feature of a migraine (= a condition that can cause a type of severe pain in the head) or an attack of epilepsy (= a brain condition that causes someone to become unconscious for short periods) that involves problems with vision (= seeing), especially seeing lights that flash or move:

Examples:

Around 15 per cent of migraine sufferers experience auras.
Migraines may be preceded by aura.
Aura is seen in about 25% of patients with migraines.
An epileptic aura is a type of seizure.
5
a feeling or character that a person or place seems to have:

Examples:

The hotel had an aura of fading glamour about it.

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