aura

Definitions of aura
  1. noun
    the quality of being appealing in a delicate or graceful way (of a girl or young woman)
    synonyms: beauté, charme, magnificence, ostentation
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    type of:
    beauté
    the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
  2. noun
    an aura of heightened value or interest or meaning surrounding a person or thing
    synonyms: mystique
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    type of:
    air, atmosphère
    a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing
  3. noun
    the quality of being good looking and attractive
    synonyms: beauté, charme
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    type of:
    beauté
    the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
  4. noun
    physical beauty (especially of a woman)
    synonyms: charme
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    types:
    volupté
    the quality of having a well-rounded body
    type of:
    beauté
    the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
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