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

An endo-atmospheric interceptor is a defense missile built to detect, track, and eliminate airborne threats within Earth’s atmosphere. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026

This atmospheric conductivity can vary with sunlight and auroral activity, while ground conductivity depends on local geology and moisture levels. — Mark Moldwin, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2026

Tourists flock to New England searching for idyllic pictures of fall foliage and atmospheric restaurants and shops. — Laina Gustafson, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Nov. 2026

Similarly, Matt Louis, 29, emerged in 2022, with atmospheric alt-R&B sounds. — Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 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