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

Remember, the zodiac sign the moon is transiting through essentially determines the emotional atmosphere. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026

Designed for a two-year mission, Swift has been slowly falling to lower and lower altitudes over the past two decades because of interactions with traces of the extreme upper atmosphere that extend out into the realm of low-Earth orbit. — CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

But attention is shaped by architecture, atmosphere, and social expectations. — Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026

The new owners wanted to preserve the intimate atmosphere of the bedrooms and, conversely, incorporate the kitchen into the home’s living and dining area. — Belén Afonso, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026