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Definition of 'aura'

Noun

  1. 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
  2. an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
       Synonyms: aureole halo nimbus glory gloriole
  3. a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing; "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


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