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

Furthermore, there’s a higher than 90% correlation between atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration and average surface temperature, and a more than 95% correlation between carbon dioxide concentration and world fossil fuel use. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026

Unlike traditional atmospheric water generators that require significant electricity to cool the air, Yaghi’s system runs off-grid using only the sun’s heat. —Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026

Even warmer air arrives Wednesday, as the strong southerly flow strengthens ahead of an atmospheric disturbance passing north of Texas. —Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 22 Feb. 2026

This means at max, an atmospheric pressure of around 7-12% of Earth's, and no greenhouse warming that would melt ice and create bodies of water. —Alan Bradley, Space.com, 21 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

atmosphere + -ic entry 1

First Known Use

1722, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing atmospheric

• atmospheric river

Rhymes for atmospheric

• allosteric
• amphoteric
• anomeric
• chromospheric
• climacteric
• congeneric
• dysenteric
• esoteric
• exoteric
• isomeric
• lithospheric
• mesenteric

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