auroral

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Adjective auroral has 2 senses

auroral - of or relating to the atmospheric phenomenon auroras; "a prominent green line in the spectrum of the auroras is called the `auroral line'"
auroral, aurorean - characteristic of the dawn; "a dim auroral glow"

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Auroral

Auroral is an adjective that refers to or is associated with the aurora borealis or aurora australis, natural light displays in the sky, particularly in high-latitude regions caused by the interaction of solar particles with Earth's atmosphere.

Sense 1: Relating to or characteristic of the aurora.

Example sentences:

The mesmerizing auroral lights painted the sky in vibrant colors.
We stayed up all night just to catch a glimpse of the elusive auroral display.

Sense 2: Pertaining to the dawn or resembling the colors of the dawn.

Example sentences:

The soft pink hues of the auroral sky greeted us as we ventured into the morning.
Her paintings beautifully captured the breathtaking auroral atmosphere of dawn.

Sense 3: Highly popular or enthusiastically received in a specific locality.

Example sentences:

The band's auroral music attracted a dedicated and passionate local following.
The auroral cuisine of this small seaside town is an absolute delight to locals and visitors alike.