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Meaning of aura
The primary meaning of the word "aura" is a subtle surrounding quality or atmosphere.
Etymology of aura
The word "aura" originates from the Latin word "aura", which means "gold" or "air" or "breeze", and is derived from the Greek word "αὖρα" (aura), meaning "breeze" or "wind".
Historically, the term "aura" was used in ancient Greece to describe a gentle breeze, and later it was adopted in various contexts, including medicine, spirituality, and the arts, to convey a sense of a subtle, surrounding quality or atmosphere.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A subtle surrounding quality or atmosphere, typically one that is perceived as being distinctive or peculiar to a person, place, or thing.
- A faint, shimmering light or radiation, typically surrounding a person or thing.
- In medicine, a sensation, such as a feeling of warmth or a smell, that precedes an attack of epilepsy or a migraine.
Usage Examples
- The old mansion had a mysterious aura that drew visitors in.
- The artist's use of color created a vibrant aura that filled the room.
- She had an aura of confidence that commanded respect from her colleagues.
- The city had a lively aura, with street performers and vendors adding to the excitement.
Antonyms
dullness
bleakness
emptiness
hollowness
vacuity
absence
emptiness
nothingness
void
blankness
desolation
barrenness
sterility
lifelessness
spiritlessness
joylessness
cheerlessness
gloominess
somberness
sadness
sorrow
melancholy
despair