aural

adjective

au·​ral ˈȯr-əl How to pronounce aural (audio)
: of or relating to the ear or to the sense of hearing
visual and aural sensations
aurality noun
aurally adverb

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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The result is an unfamiliar and deeply sensual aural clash of whistles, clicks, and consonants, each molded and metamorphosed by their enveloping fungal tissue. Mariana Fernández, ARTnews.com, 18 Dec. 2024 The observational shots are complicated by a strange aural motif. Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2024 Patel will soon continue his genre streak with Rabbit Trap, an isolated aural nightmare from director Bryn Chainey and producer Elijah Wood. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for aural 

Word History

Etymology

Latin auris ear — more at ear

First Known Use

1773, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aural was in 1773

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Cite this Entry

“Aural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aural. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

aural

adjective
au·​ral ˈȯr-əl How to pronounce aural (audio)
: of or relating to the ear or sense of hearing
aurally adverb

Medical Definition

aural

adjective
au·​ral ˈȯr-əl How to pronounce aural (audio)
: of or relating to the ear or to the sense of hearing
aurally adverb

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