English noun: aura | |||
1. | aura (state) 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 | ||
Broader (hypernym) | symptom | ||
2. | aura (attribute) an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint | ||
Synonyms | aureole, gloriole, glory, halo, nimbus | ||
Broader (hypernym) | light, lightness | ||
3. | aura (attribute) a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing | ||
Samples | 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. | ||
Synonyms | air, atmosphere | ||
Broader (hypernym) | quality | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | mystique, note, vibe, vibration | ||