aura

Plural: aurae, auras, auræ

Noun

• A distinctive atmosphere or quality that surrounds a person or thing.
• 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
• an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
• a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing
  • "the place had an aura of romance"
• A subtle emanation or exhalation of any substance, such as an aroma or odour.
• A distinctive atmosphere or quality surrounding or associated with something or someone.
• A supposed emanation from and surrounding a living person or thing, regarded by mystics as consisting of the essence of the individual.
• The charisma or suave excellence of a person, especially implying their vibe or energy.
• A subjective sensation experienced at the onset of a neurological condition, especially a migraine headache or epileptic seizure.
• A gentle breeze, a zephyr.

Examples

• He has insane aura.
• The champion had an aura of invincibility, even before drawing his first tiles.
• This place has an aura of 19th century Paris.

Synonyms

air, atmosphere, aureole, gloriole, glory, halo, nimbus, feeling, mood, spirit, vibe