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View synonyms for atmospheric

atmospheric

[ 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 Words From

  • 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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Word History and Origins

Origin of atmospheric1

First recorded in 1775–85; atmosphere + -ic

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