atmospheric

[ at-muhs-fer-ik, -feer- ]
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adjective
  1. pertaining to, existing in, or consisting of the atmosphere: atmospheric vapors.

  2. caused by, produced by, or operated on by the atmosphere: atmospheric storms.

  1. resembling or suggestive of the atmosphere; having muted tones and softened or indistinct outlines; hazy: atmospheric effects.

  2. having or producing an emotional atmosphere: atmospheric quality; atmospheric lighting.

Origin of atmospheric

1
First recorded in 1775–85; atmosphere + -ic
  • Also at·mos·pher·i·cal .

Other words from atmospheric

  • at·mos·pher·i·cal·ly, adverb
  • non·at·mos·pher·ic, adjective
  • non·at·mos·pher·i·cal, adjective
  • non·at·mos·pher·i·cal·ly, adverb
  • un·at·mos·pher·ic, adjective

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