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

With just 112 luxury rooms and suites, the resort maintains an atmosphere of seclusion, calm, and understated exclusivity. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026

The positive atmosphere in the dressing room is another factor praised by the player’s entourage. — Pol Ballús, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Eventually, by the time the story reaches the 1950s, and Landau is visited by a friend released from prison, that same atmosphere follows him home, in the form of minor interactions tinged with an air of paranoia. — Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2026

Seabourn is reinventing itself and shedding any stodgy atmosphere in favor of a younger, more active experience. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026