atmospherical

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at⋅mos⋅pher⋅ic

[at-muh

s-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.

Also, at⋅mos⋅pher⋅i⋅cal.

Origin:
1775–85; atmosphere + -ic

Related forms:

at⋅mos⋅pher⋅i⋅cal⋅ly, adverb

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at·mos·pher·ic (āt'mə-sfěr'ĭk, -sfîr'-)

adj.

Of, relating to, or existing in the atmosphere.
Produced by, dependent on, or coming from the atmosphere.
Resembling or representing the atmosphere; having or giving the effect of translucence: a painting suffused with a hazy, atmospheric glow.
Intended to evoke a particular emotional tone or aesthetic quality: lush atmospheric touches in every room.

at'mos·pher'i·cal·ly adv.

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