atmospheric
adjective
at·mo·spher·ic
ˌat-mə-ˈsfir-ik 
-ˈsfer-
1
a
: of, relating to, or occurring in the atmosphere
atmospheric dust
b
: resembling the atmosphere : airy
2
: having, marked by, or contributing aesthetic or emotional atmosphere
an atmospheric inn
also
: marked by an emphasis on impression or tone
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The particles interact with molecules of atmospheric gases to cause the famed glowing green and reddish colors of the aurora.
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Doyle Rice, The Enquirer, 10 May 2024
Image Image The rest of the Brick House’s interior can’t compete with the bedroom’s atmospheric power.
—Suleman Anaya, New York Times, 3 May 2024
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Doyle Rice, The Enquirer, 10 May 2024
Image Image The rest of the Brick House’s interior can’t compete with the bedroom’s atmospheric power.
—Suleman Anaya, New York Times, 3 May 2024
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“Atmospheric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atmospheric. Accessed 12 May. 2024.
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atmospheric
adjective
at·mo·spher·ic
ˌat-mə-ˈsfi(ə)r-ik
-ˈsfer-
: of or relating to the atmosphere
atmospheric pressure
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