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aura
noun
a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 4
- Starts with
- A
- Ends with
- A
- Contains
- UR
- Scrabble score
- 4
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˈɔːɹə
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Meaning
Definitions
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
In context
Example Sentences
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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