Atmospheric: meaning, definitions and examples

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atmospheric

 

[ ˌæt.məsˈfer.ɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

weather

Relating to the atmosphere of the Earth. It describes conditions in the air such as temperature, humidity, and pressure.

Synonyms

climatic, meteorological, weather-related

Examples of usage

  • The atmospheric conditions were perfect for a picnic.
  • The atmospheric pressure was dropping, signaling an approaching storm.
Context #2 | Adjective

mood

Creating a particular mood or feeling in an environment. It can refer to the emotional tone or atmosphere of a place or situation.

Synonyms

ambient, evocative, mood-setting

Examples of usage

  • The movie had an atmospheric soundtrack that added to the suspense.
  • The old castle had a spooky and atmospheric vibe.

Translations

Translations of the word "atmospheric" in other languages:

🇵🇹 atmosférico

🇮🇳 वायुमंडलीय

🇩🇪 atmosphärisch

🇮🇩 atmosferik

🇺🇦 атмосферний

🇵🇱 atmosferyczny

🇯🇵 大気の

🇫🇷 atmosphérique

🇪🇸 atmosférico

🇹🇷 atmosferik

🇰🇷 대기의

🇸🇦 جوي

🇨🇿 atmosférický

🇸🇰 atmosférický

🇨🇳 大气的

🇸🇮 atmosferski

🇮🇸 loftslags-

🇰🇿 атмосфералық

🇬🇪 ატმოსფერული

🇦🇿 atmosferik

🇲🇽 atmosférico

Etymology

The word 'atmospheric' originated in the early 18th century, derived from the Latin word 'atmosphaera' and the Greek word 'atmos' meaning 'vapour' and 'sphaira' meaning 'sphere'. It initially referred to the air or gases surrounding the Earth, later evolving to describe the mood or feeling in a particular environment.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,924, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.