aural

adjective

au·​ral ˈȯr-əl 

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

visual and aural sensations

aurality

ȯ-ˈra-lə-tē 

noun

aurally

ˈȯr-ə-lē 

adverb

Synonyms

• acoustic
• acoustical
• audial
• audile
• auditory
• auricular

Examples of aural in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

With an awed expression and misty eyes, Swift marveled at the waves of aural affection, taking out her ear monitors to fully experience the overwhelming sound. —Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024

And now, after the long nuclear winter of aural isolation, the clouds have parted, the sun is shining through, and the cassette is back, baby. —Spin Team, SPIN, 28 Nov. 2024

Over time, more of these ostensibly inaudible sounds will become noticeable at lower volumes—hence the therapy part—at which point users should recalibrate the app for their new aural levels. —Steven Aquino, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024

Designed specifically for gamers seeking a premium aural experience, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless headset excels in audio quality and comfort. —Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 28 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Latin auris ear — more at ear

First Known Use

1773, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

aural

adjective

au·​ral ˈȯr-əl 

: of or relating to the ear or sense of hearing

aurally

-ə-lē 

adverb

Medical Definition

aural

adjective

au·​ral ˈȯr-əl 

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

aurally

-ə-lē 

adverb