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

The agency said the spacecraft has helped facilitate insight into Mars' atmospheric loss, as well as its atmosphere, climate, liquid water and planetary habitability. —Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025

But Borlaff acknowledges this could increase satellites in lower orbits burn up more frequently due to atmospheric drag, and recent research suggests that materials released during reentry may harm the ozone layer. —Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 12 Dec. 2025

For a completely different kind of holiday experience, Bardstown's most atmospheric ride awaits aboard the North Pole Express on the My Old Kentucky Dinner Train. —Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2025

This combination of ultraviolet spectrum images shows atmospheric features of the planet Mars in 2022, left, and the planet's northern hemisphere in 2023 after Mars had passed the farthest point in its orbit from the Sun, captured by the MAVEN. —CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025

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