aural

adjective

au·​ral ˈȯr-əl 

: of or relating to the ear or to the sense of hearing

visual and aural sensations

aurality

ȯ-ˈra-lə-tē 

noun

aurally

ˈȯr-ə-lē 

adverb

Synonyms of aural

• auditory

Examples of aural in a Sentence

a quiet room for people seeking relief from the overload of aural stimulus just outside

Recent Examples on the Web

In exchange for that aural treat, your average droptop also introduces unwanted flex in the chassis and a general feeling of softness. — Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2026

To prove their point, Forte and Otoleva attempted to reproduce the aural and visual conditions of the tombs in their day. — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 14 Sep. 2026

For Gregson-Williams, collaborating with Scott on scenes like Hig’s flight is a matter of finding aural corollaries for directions that come more from Scott’s background as a visual artist. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2026

Playwright Holloway has all sorts of tricks up his many sleeves, turning misdirection (visual, narrative, aural or otherwise) into a symphony of look-here! — Greg Evans, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin auris ear — more at ear

First Known Use

1773, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for aural

• chloral
• choral
• coral
• floral
• forel
• lauryl
• loral
• moral
• quarrel
• sorel
• sorrel
• toral

Kids Definition

aural

adjective

au·​ral ˈȯr-əl 

: of or relating to the ear or sense of hearing

aurally

-ə-lē 

adverb

Medical Definition

aural

adjective

au·​ral ˈȯr-əl 

: of or relating to the ear or to the sense of hearing

aurally

-ə-lē 

adverb