Meaning & use
aura
A distinctive quality or atmosphere that seems to surround and be generated by a person or place.
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The old cathedral had a peaceful aura that made visitors instinctively lower their voices.
She walked into the room with an aura of quiet confidence.
A note on using this word
Aura is often used with an adjective describing the quality felt, such as 'an aura of mystery' or 'an aura of calm'.
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