Synonyms of atmosphere

atmosphere

noun

ˈat-mə-ˌsfir 

1

as in aura

a special quality or impression associated with something

the fireplace and cozy armchairs give the bookstore the atmosphere of a comfortable home

Synonyms & Similar Words

• aura
• air
• smell
• aroma
• ambience
• climate
• flavor
• mood
• sense
• feel
• feeling
• odor
• patina
• temper
• halo
• karma
• nimbus
• vibration(s)
• romance
• mystique
• spirit
• note
• image
• tone
• characteristic
• aureole
• sensation
• property
• illusion
• notion
• attribute
• trait
• peculiarity
• semblance
• overtone
• genius loci
• character
• suggestion
• picture
• color
• mark

2

as in environment

the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded

liked the quiet and scholarly atmosphere of his prep school

Synonyms & Similar Words

• environment
• surroundings
• environs
• climate
• surround
• context
• setting
• space
• ambient
• terrain
• milieu
• place
• location
• clime
• backdrop
• mise-en-scène
• medium
• contexture
• situation
• element
• background
• position
• habitat
• status
• geography
• microenvironment

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of atmosphere

Nothing in Earth’s atmosphere compares to this wave, says Agustín Sánchez-Lavega, a physicist at Spain’s Bilbao School of Engineering. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 2 Sep. 2026

Flights are organized around sunrise, when the atmosphere is generally at its coolest and most stable. — Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026

Because the moon has no atmosphere, there's no wind or rain erosion, nor are there any plate tectonics. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2026

At Davis’ trial other witnesses described the early investigation and the atmosphere surrounding the shooting. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026