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aura

noun
/ˈɔː.ɹə/UK/ˈoɹ.ə/CA/ˈoː.ɹə/

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂ews- Proto-Indo-European *h₂ewsér Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Ancient Greek αὔρα (aúra)bor. Latin aurabor. English aura Borrowed from Latin aura (“a breeze, a breath of air, the air”), from Ancient Greek αὔρα (aúra, “breeze, soft wind”), from ἀήρ (aḗr, “air”). Doublet of east, auster, air, and aria. The slang sense originated in the early 2020s and was popularized on TikTok around May 2024.

  1. derived from αὔρα
  2. borrowed from aura

Definitions

  1. A subtle emanation or exhalation of any substance, such as an aroma or odour.

  2. A distinctive atmosphere or quality surrounding or associated with something or someone.

    • This place has an aura of 19th century Paris.

  3. A supposed emanation from and surrounding a living person or thing, regarded by mystics…

    A supposed emanation from and surrounding a living person or thing, regarded by mystics as consisting of the essence of the individual.

  4. ›+ 8 more definitions

    1. The charisma or suave excellence of a person, especially implying their vibe or energy.

      • Near-synonym: rizz
      • He has insane aura.
      • Tht Nigga [Adolf Hitler] has no aura He dress like a medieval Queer

    2. A subjective sensation experienced at the onset of a neurological condition, especially a…

      A subjective sensation experienced at the onset of a neurological condition, especially a migraine headache or epileptic seizure.

    3. A surrounding.

      • It was not the kind of face he had expected to see at all. It was young, smooth-skinned, heart-shaped, surrounded by an aura of vivid titian hair that coiled luxuriantly.

    4. A gentle breeze, a zephyr.

    5. A diminutive of the female given name Aurelia, from Latin.

      • Aura Lea, Aura Lea, / Maid with golden hair;

    6. A minor female deity.

    7. Acronym of Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy.

    8. Acronym of Autonomous Unmanned Research Aircraft.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA