aura aura /ˈɔrə/

noun

1. A distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing  ( atmosphere , aura , air )
   a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing
    An air of mystery
   an air of mystery
    The house had a neglected air
   the house had a neglected air
    An atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate's headquarters
   an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate's headquarters
    The place had an aura of romance
   the place had an aura of romance
   
2. An indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint  ( aura , aureole , gloriole , glory , halo , nimbus , aureola )
   an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
     The halo around the streetlight created a dreamy ambiance.
   The halo around the streetlight created a dreamy ambiance.
   
   
3. A sensation (as of a cold breeze or bright light) that precedes the onset of certain disorders such as a migraine attack or epileptic seizure  ( aura )
   a sensation (as of a cold breeze or bright light) that precedes the onset of certain disorders such as a migraine attack or epileptic seizure