noun

aura

aura, atmosphere, air

She has an aura of confidence.

She has an aura of confidence.

The old castle had an aura of mystery.

The old castle had an aura of mystery.

an aura of ((sth.)) a particular quality or feeling that seems to surround a person or place She has an aura of confidence.

Synonyms: atmosphere, vibe, air, ambiance

From Latin 'aura' meaning 'breeze, air, wind', from Greek 'aúra' meaning 'breeze'.

Imagine a person or place is surrounded by a special 'air' or feeling. The 'aur-' part sounds a bit like 'air'.

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