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Auroral - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Auroral relates to the dawn or resembles the northern or southern lights (auroras). It describes something radiant, glowing, or tinged with colors like pink, green, or purple.

auroral

/əˈrɔrəl/ /ɔːˈrɒrəl/

Definition:

Relating to the dawn or resembling the northern lights (aurora borealis).

Synonyms:

luminous, radiant, glowing, shimmering

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

dark, gloomy

Common Collocations:

auroral display, auroral activity, auroral colors

Derivatives:

aurorally, aurora (rare)

Usage Tips:

Use "auroral" to describe light resembling dawn or the northern lights; avoid for literal daylight references.

Common Phrases:

auroral glow, auroral spectacle, auroral curtain

Etymology:

Derived from Latin "aurora" (dawn) + "-al," relating to the Roman goddess of dawn.

Examples:

  • 1. The auroral lights danced across the Arctic sky last night.
  • 2. Her dress had an auroral shimmer under the stage lights.
  • 3. Scientists study auroral activity to understand space weather patterns.
  • 4. The painting captured an ethereal, auroral glow at sunrise.

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