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Perceived social coolness or presence, a subtle atmosphere around someone or something, a supposed energy field, and a sensory warning before a migraine or seizure.
Examples The video turned a small mistake into negative aura overnight.
The healer claimed she could see a blue aura around him.
The painting carries a sad aura despite its bright colors.
She read his aura as bright and protective.
She gained aura after handling the awkward moment perfectly.
Similar words emanation
atmosphere
energy field
mood
migraine aura
influence
glow
swagger
preictal symptom
status
Meanings Examples That calm walk into the stadium gave him serious aura .
She gained aura after handling the awkward moment perfectly.
The rookie lost aura when he celebrated too early.
His quiet confidence has more aura than any loud entrance.
The video turned a small mistake into negative aura overnight.
Similar words coolness
presence
charisma
clout
status
swagger
influence
vibe Examples The old theater has a mysterious aura after sunset.
Her calm aura helped the room feel less tense.
The cafe has a warm aura that makes people linger.
A sense of history gave the village a quiet aura .
The painting carries a sad aura despite its bright colors.
Similar words atmosphere
ambience
mood
vibe air
quality
feeling
presence
Examples The healer claimed she could see a blue aura around him.
Some traditions describe an aura as energy around the body.
She read his aura as bright and protective.
The book links each aura color with a different mood.
They photographed what they believed was her aura .
Similar words energy field
emanation
halo
glow
radiance
aureole
Examples Before the seizure, she experienced a flashing aura .
His migraine aura began with zigzag lines in his vision.
The neurologist asked whether any auras came before the attacks.
A strange smell can be an aura before some seizures.
The patient described the aura as tingling in one hand.
Similar words warning sign
prodrome
sensory warning
preictal symptom
migraine aura
seizure aura
Etymology From Latin aura , meaning breeze or breath of air, from Ancient Greek aura with a similar meaning.
FAQ What does aura mean in slang?
In slang, aura means perceived coolness, presence, status, or social influence.
Aura points are a playful way to say that an action raised or lowered someone's coolness or social status.
What does aura mean outside slang?
It can mean a subtle atmosphere or quality that seems to surround a person, place, or thing.
What is a spiritual aura?
A spiritual aura is a supposed energy field or colored light around a living being.
A medical aura is a warning symptom, such as flashing lights or tingling, before a migraine or seizure.
No. Aura is normally a noun, so forms like she auras are not standard.
Where does aura come from?
It comes from Latin aura , meaning breeze or breath of air, from Ancient Greek aura .
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