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aura
noun
A distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing
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ˈɔːɹə
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noun
A distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing
“An air of mystery”
noun
An indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
noun
A sensation (as of a cold breeze or bright light) that precedes the onset of certain disorders such as a migraine attack or epileptic seizure
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An air of mystery
The house had a neglected air
An atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate's headquarters
The place had an aura of romance
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