Synonyms of aura

aura

noun

ˈȯr-ə 

1

as in atmosphere

a special quality or impression associated with something

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

2

as in energy

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of aura

But in recent months, as Netflix growth has slowed, so too has the aura around its original programming. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

That cheery aura is felt through the café’s bright white interiors and warm yellow accents. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026

The singer himself has become, with conscious effort, a wonderful prototype of positivity, his dark days of addiction replaced by an overwhelming aura of humanity and creativity. — Katherine Turman, SPIN, 13 Oct. 2026

Half were male in aura, squatting with their long lenses and beckoning confidence, always ready to pontificate, and the other half were female, a demure box into which a slide could be slipped, bringing the room to life. — Literary Hub, 12 Oct. 2026