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aural

adjective
au·​ral | \ ˈȯr-É™l How to pronounce aural (audio) \

Definition of aural

: of or relating to the ear or to the sense of hearing visual and aural sensations

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Other Words from aural

aurality \ ȯ-​ˈra-​lÉ™-​tÄ“ How to pronounce aurality (audio) \ noun
aurally \ ˈȯr-​É™-​lÄ“ How to pronounce aurally (audio) \ adverb

Synonyms & Antonyms for aural

Synonyms

acoustic (or acoustical), audial, audile, auditory, auricular

Antonyms

nonauditory

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Examples of aural in a Sentence

a quiet room for people seeking relief from the overload of aural stimulus just outside

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Tran went easy on the aural effects—less sound bath than sound spritz. Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, "For Common, Self-Care Is the New Black," 10 Sep. 2019 Along with the very smooth and thick concrete walls, this creates an aural treat. Trevor Cox, National Geographic, "15 musical wonders to see—and hear," 31 July 2019 On its own, the orchestra in this hall can become an aural drug. Los Angeles Times, "Commentary: How two top directors are teaching Europe the L.A. School of Opera," 23 Aug. 2019 Maybe on the page, but the aural results were clear and compelling. Christian Hertzogwriter, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Review: SummerFest revels in sextets and violins, and Timo Andres impresses with a masterful new piano trio," 21 Aug. 2019 The sound editor Walter Murch brings us perhaps the cleverest aural pun in cinematic history: those frightening chopper blades turning into the harmless rotation of the ceiling fan, then back again. Kyle Smith, National Review, "The Greatest War Movie Ever Made," 10 Aug. 2019 Most people are unwilling to confront an aural offender in a restaurant, on a bus or on an airplane. Elliott Hester, Los Angeles Times, "Biggest offender in failing to use headphones on a plane is a person named Mom," 1 Aug. 2019 Revel in the acoustics of Boston’s Symphony Hall Home to the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Hall is a mecca for someone like me who is fascinated by aural architecture. Trevor Cox, National Geographic, "15 musical wonders to see—and hear," 31 July 2019 There’s an accordion, violin, harmonium, Armenian duduk, Iranian Tombak and even a handful of homemade instruments that make up the aural texture. Lila Seidman, latimes.com, "Complex, engaging Brecht classic opening at Antaeus Theatre," 9 July 2019

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First Known Use of aural

1773, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for aural

Latin auris ear — more at ear

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aural

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of aural

: relating to the ear or sense of hearing

aural

adjective
au·​ral | \ ˈȯr-É™l How to pronounce aural (audio) \

Kids Definition of aural

: of or relating to the ear or sense of hearing

Other Words from aural

aurally adverb

aural

adjective
au·​ral | \ ˈȯr-É™l How to pronounce aural (audio) \

Medical Definition of aural

: of or relating to the ear or to the sense of hearing

Other Words from aural

aurally \ -​É™-​lÄ“ How to pronounce aurally (audio) \ adverb

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