Synonyms: atmosphere, aura, air
Definition: a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing
Usage: an air of mystery; the house had a neglected air; an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate's headquarters; the place had an aura of romance
Similar words: quality
Definition: an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
Usage: the quality of mercy is not strained--Shakespeare
Synonyms: halo, gloriole, glory, nimbus, aura, aureole
Definition: an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
Similar words: light, lightness
Definition: the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures
Usage: he could paint the lightest light and the darkest dark
Synonyms: aura
Definition: 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
Similar words: symptom
Definition: (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease