Auras — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈȯr-ə/ au·ra

Meaning & Definition of Auras

Auras (noun)

  1. a distinctive quality or atmosphere that seems to surround someone or something
  2. the quality of being impressively cool, charming, or appealing —often used before another noun
  3. a subtle sensory stimulus (such as an aroma)

Auras (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a special quality or impression associated with something

    "the monastery perched high on a mountaintop had an aura of unreality and mystery about it"

    similar: airs, ambiences, aromas, atmospheres, climates, flavors, halos, karmas, moods, nimbi, notes, odors, patinas, smells, tempers, vibrations
    related: aureoles, mystiques, romances, genius locis, feelings, feels, sensations, senses, spirits, attributes, characteristics, characters, images, marks, notions, peculiarities, pictures, properties, traits, colors, illusions, overtones, semblances, suggestions, tones

  2. a spiritual force that is held to emanate from or give animation to living beings

    "alternative medical treatments that rely on the practitioner's ability to detect a patient's aura"

    similar: chis, energies, kis, vibes, vibrations
    related: inner lights, lights, natures, orgones, souls, spirits, lifebloods, lives, Shaktis, world souls, karmas, manas

Related Entry: Aura (noun)

Aura is a different word from Auras. The synonyms below are for aura, not for auras.

  1. a special quality or impression associated with something

    "the monastery perched high on a mountaintop had an aura of unreality and mystery about it"

    similar: air, ambience, aroma, atmosphere, climate, flavor, halo, karma, mood, nimbus, note, odor, patina, smell, temper, vibration(s)
    related: aureole, mystique, romance, genius loci, feel, feeling, sensation, sense, spirit, attribute, character, characteristic, image, mark, notion, peculiarity, picture, property, trait, color, illusion, overtone, semblance, suggestion, tone

  2. a spiritual force that is held to emanate from or give animation to living beings

    "alternative medical treatments that rely on the practitioner's ability to detect a patient's aura"

    similar: chi, energy, ki, vibe(s), vibration(s)
    related: inner light, light, nature, orgone, soul, spirit, élan vital, life, lifeblood, Shakti, world soul, karma, mana

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Auras

The most common words with a similar meaning to Auras:

airs, ambiences, aromas, atmospheres, climates, flavors, halos, karmas, moods, nimbi, notes, odors, patinas, smells, tempers, vibrations, chis, energies, kis, vibes

Related Words for Auras

aureoles, mystiques, romances, genius locis, feelings, feels, sensations, senses, spirits, attributes, characteristics, characters, images, marks, notions, peculiarities, pictures, properties, traits, colors, illusions, overtones, semblances, suggestions, tones, inner lights, lights, natures, orgones, souls

Origin & Etymology of Auras

Middle English, from Latin, puff of air, breeze, from Greek; probably akin to Greek aēr air

First known use: 1732

Frequently Asked Questions about Auras

What does "Auras" mean?

"Auras" means a distinctive quality or atmosphere that seems to surround someone or something. As a noun, it is defined as: a distinctive quality or atmosphere that seems to surround someone or something. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Auras"?

Other words for "Auras" include airs, ambiences, aromas, atmospheres, climates, flavors, halos and karmas. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Auras" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Auras"?

There are 55 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Auras". Common alternatives include airs, ambiences, aromas, atmospheres, climates, flavors, halos, karmas, moods and nimbi.

How do you use "Auras" in a sentence?

Examples of "Auras" in a sentence: "the monastery perched high on a mountaintop had an aura of unreality and mystery about it"; "alternative medical treatments that rely on the practitioner's ability to detect a patient's aura".

Is "Auras" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Auras" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Auras"?

"Auras" is pronounced /ˈȯr-ə/ and divided into syllables as au·ra.

What is the origin of the word "Auras"?

"Auras" comes from Middle English, from Latin, puff of air, breeze, from Greek; probably akin to Greek aēr air. First known use: 1732.

What is another word for "Auras" meaning "a special quality or impression associated with something"?

When "Auras" (noun) means a special quality or impression associated with something, synonyms include airs, ambiences, aromas, atmospheres, climates and flavors.