Atmospheric
/ˌætməsˈfɛrɪk/
Definitions
Relating to or characteristic of the atmosphere of a place or situation; pertaining to the Earth's atmosphere.
/ˌætməsˈfɛrɪk/
Relating to the atmosphere.
The atmospheric conditions were ideal for a picnic.
💡 Simply: Having to do with the air around us, or the mood of a place.
More Examples
The film had a wonderfully atmospheric soundtrack.
How It's Used
"Atmospheric pressure can affect weather patterns."
"The atmospheric descriptions in the novel created a sense of mystery."
Idioms & expressions
atmospheric pressure
The force exerted by the weight of the air above a particular point.
"The atmospheric pressure was very low, indicating an approaching storm."
From Late Latin *atmosphericus, from Greek ἀτμός (atmós, "vapor") + σφαῖρα (sphaira, "sphere"). The word developed from describing the Earth's atmosphere to broader uses related to mood and environment.
Initially used primarily in scientific contexts, its use expanded in literature and other fields to describe the mood or feeling of a place.
Memory tip
Think 'atmos' (atmosphere) + 'pheric' (relating to).