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

With so much atmospheric moisture, dew point temperatures will stay in the 70s. —Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 14 July 2025

There’s also an atmospheric loggia equipped with a dining table, providing a dreamy hub for outdoor pasta parties. Rooms: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Amenities: Washer, mosquito net, AC, indoor fireplace, dishwasher, BBQ, pool. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 July 2025

The atmospheric pattern that typically brings rain during the monsoon is still taking shape. —Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 11 July 2025

In Texas, storms were fueled by record levels of atmospheric moisture lingering from the remnants of Tropical Storm Barry. —Tyler Ory, CNN Money, 10 July 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