Synonyms for

Atmospheric

Verb / ˌætmʌˈsferɪk / Another word for atmospheric — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to the atmosphere of the Earth or another planet

Synonyms & similar words

atmospherical climatic environmental weather-related aerial atmospherical barometric meteorological sky-high ethereal heavenly high-altitude stratospheric tropospheric sublime celestial divine otherworldly transcendent mystical spiritual

Synonyms by register

Formal

environmental climatic meteorological

Informal

moody vibe-y feeling the mood

Literary

ethereal celestial haunting

Antonyms

unemotional unfeeling calm serene placid impassive

Common collocations

  • atmospheric pressure
  • atmospheric conditions
  • atmospheric effects
  • atmospheric pollution
  • atmospheric science
  • atmospheric electricity
  • atmospheric density
  • atmospheric haze

Word family

noun atmosphere
adjective atmospheric
adverb atmospherically

Usage note

Primarily used to describe the conditions of the air surrounding the Earth or another celestial body, or to describe a mood or feeling. Can also refer to a specific type of music genre characterized by ambient soundscapes.

Example sentences

  1. The atmospheric pressure was dropping, indicating a storm was coming.
  2. The planet Venus has a thick, toxic atmospheric layer.
  3. The music in the movie created an atmospheric and emotional experience for the audience.
  4. The atmospheric conditions on Mars make it difficult for humans to survive there.
  5. The atmospheric pollution is affecting the health of the people in the city.

Quotes

  • The atmosphere is the biggest soap opera in the world. - Tom Wolfe
  • The atmosphere is much too near for dreams. - Elizabeth Bishop
  • The atmosphere of libraries, lecture rooms and laboratories is dangerous to those who shut themselves up in them too long. It separates us from reality like a fog. - Alexis Carrel

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