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/ˈɔːɹə/
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/ˈoːɹə/
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/ˈoɹə/
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/ˈɔɹə/
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ˈɔːɹə
Noun
A subtle emanation or exhalation of any substance, such as an aroma or odour.
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Clare had studied the curves of those lips so many times that he could reproduce them mentally with ease: and now, as they again confronted him, clothed with colour and life, they sent an aura over his flesh, a breeze through his nerves, which well nigh produced a qualm; and actually produced, by some mysterious physiological process, a prosaic sneeze.
A distinctive atmosphere or quality surrounding or associated with something or someone.
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This place has an aura of 19th century Paris.
His latest successes have endued him with an aura of invincibility.
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One might subsume the eliminated element in the term “aura” and go on to say: that which withers in the age of mechanical reproduction is the aura of the work of art.
Darwinism and related theories in anthropology and sociology helped to give an aura of respectability to racism in both Europe and America.
A supposed emanation from and surrounding a living person or thing, regarded by mystics as consisting of the essence of the individual.
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Enough then, that I not only recognised my natural body from the mere aura and effulgence of certain of the powers that made up my spirit, […].
The charisma or suave excellence of a person, especially implying their vibe or energy.
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Near-synonym: rizz
He has insane aura.
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Tht Nigga [Adolf Hitler] has no aura He dress like a medieval Queer
how can he still have aura even without showing his face
this genuinely shocked me omfg his aura is insane 😭
My fav aura losses are rm exposing Taehyun Infront^([sic]) of jongkook, Yeonjun hugging the air while coi leray was hugging Beomgyu, huening doing that one dance in front of the ladies and everyone at the GDA(correct me if I'm wrong)lol
A clip of Kim stoically shooting at a competition in May spread exponentially online after her Olympic appearance, with posts citing her “aura,” current slang for an aspirational level of cool.
A subjective sensation experienced at the onset of a neurological condition, especially a migraine headache or epileptic seizure.
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A surrounding.
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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.
A gentle breeze, a zephyr.
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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
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an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing
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an air of mystery
the house had a neglected air
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an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate's headquarters
the place had an aura of romance