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

While the overall atmospheric setup late Tuesday doesn't guarantee severe weather, a few individual storms could pose a damaging wind threat. —Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026

The sodium circulates around the fuel at near-atmospheric pressure, eliminating the need for the massive high-pressure containment vessels required in traditional light-water reactors. —David Szondy march 08, New Atlas, 8 Mar. 2026

In the lab setting, various atmospheric variables can be precisely manipulated to closely understand the phenomenon. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026

The fiery atmospheric reentries of satellites would be a source of pollution, too, dumping significant amounts of vaporized metal and plastic into our planet’s fragile upper atmosphere. —Phil Plait, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 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