atmospheric

adjective

at·​mo·​spher·​ic ˌat-mə-ˈsfir-ik How to pronounce atmospheric (audio)
-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 adverb

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Once normal atmospheric pressure is returned to the chamber, the bag will contract in on itself creating an airtight seal around your food. Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 27 Jan. 2025 The Eye is an atmospheric and groove-driven record, with Örn’s abrasive vocals often crowding out Björk’s more appealing voice. Al Shipley, SPIN, 22 Jan. 2025 As the atmospheric pressure decreases, air bubbles in the eye expand, causing internal eye pressure to also increase, doctors said. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2025 Zoom out: The polar vortex in the stratosphere is altering the jet stream one atmospheric layer down, in the troposphere. Andrew Freedman, Axios, 20 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for atmospheric 

Word History

Etymology

atmosphere + -ic entry 1

First Known Use

1722, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of atmospheric was in 1722

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“Atmospheric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atmospheric. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

atmospheric

adjective
at·​mo·​spher·​ic ˌat-mə-ˈsfi(ə)r-ik How to pronounce atmospheric (audio)
-ˈsfer-
: of or relating to the atmosphere
atmospheric pressure
atmospherically adverb

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