aura

noun

au·ra ˈȯr-ə How to pronounce aura (audio)

: a distinctive atmosphere surrounding a given source

The place had an aura of mystery.

: a subtle sensory stimulus (such as an aroma)

medical : a subjective (see subjective entry 1 sense 4b) sensation (as of voices, colored lights, or crawling and numbness) experienced at the onset of a neurological condition and especially a migraine or epileptic seizure

: an energy field that is held to emanate from a living being

: a luminous radiation : nimbus

Example Sentences

the monastery perched high on a mountaintop had an aura of unreality and mystery about it alternative medical treatments that rely on the practitioner's ability to detect a patient's aura

Recent Examples on the Web Hunter’s subjects–in all of their goofy and smutty glory– are glowing with an aura of genuine internet optimism that feels enviable.

Cassidy George, Vogue, 2 June 2022 The artist competes not only with the breathtaking vista of Central Park, framed by a forest of Manhattan luxury towers, but also with the aura of the treasure house downstairs.

New York Times, 15 Apr. 2021 Your aura has led some of the greatest directors – including Ingmar Bergma – to create unforgettable roles for you….

Annika Pham, Variety, 18 Aug. 2022 Despite their aura of idealistic adventure, publishing executives have shown themselves to be fiercely risk-averse.

Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2022 With his good-boy-next-door aura, this 18-year-old artist brings a fresh and distinct vibe to the genre.

Billboard Staff, Billboard, 27 July 2022 Take a pottery class, get your aura photographed, meditate in a meadow amongst grazing horses… honestly, the possibilities are endless.

April Long, Town & Country, 24 July 2022 Alabama’s newest school system, opening its doors for the first time on Wednesday, wants to have the same aura of the 1970s Oakland Raiders.

al, 8 Aug. 2022 It was built out of shimmery layers and gave it that Russian aura.

Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2022 See More

Medical Definition

aura

noun

au·ra ˈȯr-ə How to pronounce aura (audio)

plural auras also aurae -ē How to pronounce aura (audio)

: a subjective sensation (as of voices or colored lights or crawling and numbness) experienced at the onset of a neurological condition and especially a migraine or epileptic seizure

About 20 percent of migraine sufferers experience an aura as the first symptom of an attack. The aura may be a pulsing star of light, or a dance of geometric forms across the visual field, sometimes turning into hallucinations …

Natalie Angier, The New York Times

The migraine aura, which consists of episodes of well-defined, transient, focal neurologic dysfunction, develops over the course of more than 4 minutes and usually lasts no more than 60 minutes.

Sid Gilman, The New England Journal of Medicine

The aura is due to electrical activity originating from the seizure focus and thus represents the earliest manifestations of a partial seizure.

Gary L. Westbrook, in Principles of Neural Science, 4th edition

单词	aura
释义	aura noun au·ra ˈȯr-ə 1 a : a distinctive atmosphere surrounding a given source The place had an aura of mystery. b : a subtle sensory stimulus (such as an aroma) 2 medical : a subjective (see subjective entry 1 sense 4b) sensation (as of voices, colored lights, or crawling and numbness) experienced at the onset of a neurological condition and especially a migraine or epileptic seizure 3 : an energy field that is held to emanate from a living being 4 : a luminous radiation : nimbus Synonyms air ambience ambiance aroma atmosphere climate flavor halo karma mood nimbus note odor patina smell temper vibration(s) See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences the monastery perched high on a mountaintop had an aura of unreality and mystery about it alternative medical treatments that rely on the practitioner's ability to detect a patient's aura Recent Examples on the Web Hunter’s subjects–in all of their goofy and smutty glory– are glowing with an aura of genuine internet optimism that feels enviable. Cassidy George, Vogue, 2 June 2022 The artist competes not only with the breathtaking vista of Central Park, framed by a forest of Manhattan luxury towers, but also with the aura of the treasure house downstairs. New York Times, 15 Apr. 2021 Your aura has led some of the greatest directors – including Ingmar Bergma – to create unforgettable roles for you…. Annika Pham, Variety, 18 Aug. 2022 Despite their aura of idealistic adventure, publishing executives have shown themselves to be fiercely risk-averse. Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2022 With his good-boy-next-door aura, this 18-year-old artist brings a fresh and distinct vibe to the genre. Billboard Staff, Billboard, 27 July 2022 Take a pottery class, get your aura photographed, meditate in a meadow amongst grazing horses… honestly, the possibilities are endless. April Long, Town & Country, 24 July 2022 Alabama’s newest school system, opening its doors for the first time on Wednesday, wants to have the same aura of the 1970s Oakland Raiders. al, 8 Aug. 2022 It was built out of shimmery layers and gave it that Russian aura. Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Latin, puff of air, breeze, from Greek; probably akin to Greek aēr air First Known Use 1686, in the meaning defined at sense 1b Kids Definition aura noun au·ra ˈȯr-ə : a feeling that seems to be given off by a person or thing an aura of dignity Medical Definition aura noun au·ra ˈȯr-ə plural auras also aurae -ē : a subjective sensation (as of voices or colored lights or crawling and numbness) experienced at the onset of a neurological condition and especially a migraine or epileptic seizure About 20 percent of migraine sufferers experience an aura as the first symptom of an attack. The aura may be a pulsing star of light, or a dance of geometric forms across the visual field, sometimes turning into hallucinations … Natalie Angier, The New York Times The migraine aura, which consists of episodes of well-defined, transient, focal neurologic dysfunction, develops over the course of more than 4 minutes and usually lasts no more than 60 minutes. Sid Gilman, The New England Journal of Medicine The aura is due to electrical activity originating from the seizure focus and thus represents the earliest manifestations of a partial seizure. Gary L. Westbrook, in Principles of Neural Science, 4th edition aura noun 1 as in atmosphere a special quality or impression associated with something the monastery perched high on a mountaintop had an aura of unreality and mystery about it Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance atmosphere air aroma smell ambience sense feel flavor mood halo nimbus feeling patina ambiance karma climate odor mystique temper aureole spirit vibration(s) image characteristic romance sensation illusion note aureola tone trait attribute property notion peculiarity semblance overtone character color picture suggestion genius loci mark 2 as in energy a spiritual force that is held to emanate from or give animation to living beings alternative medical treatments that rely on the practitioner's ability to detect a patient's aura Synonyms & Similar Words energy spirit chi qi ki nature light life vibration(s) soul vibe(s) karma orgone inner light élan vital mana lifeblood ch'i world soul Shakti Sakti
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