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View synonyms for atmospheric

atmospheric

Also at·mos·pher·i·cal

[at-muhs-fer-ik, -feer-]

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.

  3. resembling or suggestive of the atmosphere; having muted tones and softened or indistinct outlines; hazy.

    atmospheric effects.

  4. having or producing an emotional atmosphere.

    atmospheric quality; atmospheric lighting.



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Other Word Forms

  • atmospherically adverb
  • nonatmospheric adjective
  • nonatmospherical adjective
  • nonatmospherically adverb
  • unatmospheric adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of atmospheric1

First recorded in 1775–85; atmosphere + -ic

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