Synonyms

atmospheric

American

[at-muhs-fer-ik, -feer-] / ˌæt məsˈfɛr ɪk, -ˈfɪər- /

Also atmospherical

adjective

pertaining to, existing in, or consisting of the atmosphere.

atmospheric vapors.
caused by, produced by, or operated on by the atmosphere.

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

atmospheric effects.
having or producing an emotional atmosphere.

atmospheric quality; atmospheric lighting.

Other Word Forms

atmospherically adverb
nonatmospheric adjective
nonatmospherical adjective
nonatmospherically adverb
unatmospheric adjective

Etymology

Origin of atmospheric

First recorded in 1775–85; atmosphere + -ic

Example Sentences

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Halley VI is focused on space and atmospheric data, as well as studying the Brunt Ice Shelf on which it's located close to the coast, and the hole in the Earth's ozone layer.

From BBC

Eloise Marais, a professor of atmospheric chemistry at University College London not involved in the new study, told AFP the research was "really important".

From Barron's

These charged particles energize atmospheric gases, causing them to glow.

From Science Daily

Her University of Toronto co-author is atmospheric physicist Paul Kushner, chair of the Department of Physics.

From Science Daily

If some organisms were already using oxygen, even in small amounts, they might have helped keep atmospheric levels low for a significant stretch of time.

From Science Daily

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