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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

  • She gained aura after handling the awkward moment perfectly.
  • The neurologist asked whether any auras came before the attacks.
  • They photographed what they believed was her aura.
  • Some traditions describe an aura as energy around the body.
  • The rookie lost aura when he celebrated too early.

Similar words

swagger
feeling
atmosphere
vibe
quality
coolness
clout
emanation
seizure aura
presence

Meanings

Social coolness or status

noun
social
slang
A person's perceived coolness, status, presence, or social influence, often judged playfully through aura points online.

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.

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Distinctive atmosphere or quality

noun
everyday
neutral
A subtle feeling, mood, or quality that seems to surround a person, place, or thing.

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.

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Supposed energy field

noun
spirituality
neutral
A supposed field of energy or colored light believed by some people to surround a living being.

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.

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Warning before a migraine or seizure

noun
medical
technical
A sensory warning, such as flashing lights, tingling, or a smell, that can happen before a migraine or seizure.

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.

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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.

What are aura points?

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.

What is a medical aura?

A medical aura is a warning symptom, such as flashing lights or tingling, before a migraine or seizure.

Can aura be a verb?

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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