aura
noun
[ ˈɔːrə ]
• the distinctive atmosphere or quality that seems to surround and be generated by a person, thing, or place.
• "the ceremony retains an aura of mystery"
Similar:
atmosphere,
air,
quality,
aspect,
character,
ambience,
mood,
spirit,
feeling,
feel,
flavour,
colouring,
colour,
complexion,
climate,
tone,
overtone,
undertone,
tenor,
impression,
suggestion,
emanation,
vibrations,
vibes,
vibe,
• (in spiritualism and some forms of alternative medicine) a supposed emanation surrounding the body of a living creature and regarded as an essential part of the individual.
• "emotional, mental, and spiritual levels form an energy field around the body known as the aura"
• a warning sensation experienced before an attack of epilepsy or migraine.
Origin:
late Middle English (originally denoting a gentle breeze): via Latin from Greek, ‘breeze, breath’. Current senses date from the 18th century.
