atmospheric
[ at-muh s-fer-ik, -feer- ]
/ ˌæt məsˈfɛr ɪk, -ˈfɪər- /
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.
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Origin of atmospheric
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Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019
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Word Origin and History for atmospheric
atmospheric
1783, from atmosphere + -ic. In a sense of "creating a mood or mental environment" it is from 1908. Atmospherics "disturbances in wireless communication" is from 1905.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper