atmospheric

adjective

at·​mo·​spher·​ic ˌat-mə-ˈsfir-ik How to pronounce atmospheric (audio)
-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 adverb

Examples of atmospheric in a Sentence

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But as one chapter of atmospheric harm closes, another is quietly beginning. New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025 An investigation is underway, but the object is believed to be a weather balloon operated by a private company to collect atmospheric data. Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025 The movie adaptation was terrifying, but the creepy atmospheric tension in the novel is even scarier. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025 This process constantly cancels out the atmospheric turbulence that causes these waves in real time. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 22 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for atmospheric

Word History

Etymology

atmosphere + -ic entry 1

First Known Use

1722, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of atmospheric was in 1722

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“Atmospheric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atmospheric. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

atmospheric

adjective
at·​mo·​spher·​ic ˌat-mə-ˈsfi(ə)r-ik How to pronounce atmospheric (audio)
-ˈsfer-
: of or relating to the atmosphere
atmospheric pressure
atmospherically adverb

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