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

atmospherically

ˌat-mə-ˈsfir-i-k(ə-)lē 

-ˈsfer-

adverb

Examples of atmospheric in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

El Niño is predicted to give way to La Niña and create more favorable atmospheric conditions for storms to thrive. —Ella Nilsen, CNN, 10 June 2024

Their goal was to see how those aerosols behave in different atmospheric conditions. —Christopher Flavelle, New York Times, 10 June 2024

The moon's color can vary depending on atmospheric conditions such as dust, haze or pollution in the air. —Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 22 May 2024

The tropics have an atmospheric circulation pattern called the Walker Circulation, named after Sir Gilbert Walker, an English physicist in the early 20th century. —Pedro Dinezio, Discover Magazine, 16 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

atmosphere + -ic entry 1

First Known Use

1722, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing atmospheric

• atmospheric river

Kids Definition

atmospheric

adjective

at·​mo·​spher·​ic ˌat-mə-ˈsfi(ə)r-ik 

-ˈsfer-

: of or relating to the atmosphere

atmospheric pressure

atmospherically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb