auroral UK /ɔːˈɹɔəɹəl/US /ɔˈɹɔɹəl/ adjective3 •Pertaining to the dawn; dawning, eastern, like a new beginning.This first created light is properly the auroral light. — 1684 •Pertaining to the aurora borealis or aurora australis. •Rosy in colour.Her cheeks suffused with an auroral blush, — 1863 formsmore auroral · most auroral