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

Texas scientists confirmed evidence of interbreeding, driven by atmospheric warming, between blue and green jays. —Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025

The film’s blend of social and quiet magical realism promises a distinctive, atmospheric aesthetic. —Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 22 Nov. 2025

Scientists are still trying to understand the atmospheric disturbances. —Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 22 Nov. 2025

Factors such as the strength of the SSW, the atmospheric response and the concurrent influence of La Niña and Pacific marine heat waves will determine how extreme or persistent chilly conditions become. —Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025

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