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What is another word for Atmospheric? – 244 Atmospheric Synonyms

    Need another word for Atmospheric? Use these synonyms of Atmospheric from our thesaurus to say it differently.


    Synonyms & Similar Words

    airy ambient atmospheric climatic cloudy dense environmental ethereal foggy hazy heavy misty murky nebulous opaque overcast polluted smoggy steamy stuffy sulfurous thick vaporous gaseous aerial intangible impalpable rarefied tenuous translucent transparent vaporous weighty breezy changeable clear close cyclonic dirty dusty feathery filmy fogbound gloomy humid light murky nubilous oppressive powdery showery silvery smoky soggy sodden soggy somber steamy sticky stifling stormy sultry swirling torrid turbulent unpleasant vaporous variable wet

    Meaning of Atmospheric

    The primary meaning of the word "Atmospheric" is related to the atmosphere, referring to the gaseous envelope surrounding the Earth, or the dominant mood or feeling associated with a place or situation.

    Definitions

    • Relating to the atmosphere, especially as it affects the weather or climate
    • Creating a particular mood or feeling, especially a mysterious or exciting one
    • Relating to the atmosphere of a place, especially a feeling of excitement or tension

    Etymology of Atmospheric

    The word "Atmospheric" originates from the Greek words "atmos" (meaning vapor or steam) and the suffix "-ic" (forming an adjective), with the term "atmosphere" being coined in the 17th century to describe the layer of gases surrounding the Earth
    Historically, the term has evolved to encompass not only the physical properties of the atmosphere but also the emotional and sensory qualities associated with a particular environment or setting

    Example Uses

    • The atmospheric conditions were perfect for a picnic, with clear skies and a gentle breeze
    • The atmospheric lighting in the restaurant created a romantic ambiance
    • The artist used atmospheric perspective to create a sense of depth in the painting

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    crystalline clear cloudless bright sunny fair clean fresh pure unpolluted transparent translucent hyaline limpid pellucid serene calm peaceful still quiet motionless odorless scentless fragrance-free sterile antiseptic hygienic immaculate spotless pristine unblemished flawless untainted unspoiled

    Related Nouns

    atmosphere climate weather environment ambiance mood feeling aura setting scene backdrop context situation circumstances conditions surroundings environment ecosystem habitat landscape scenery vista view panorama prospect outlook aspect ambiance character quality attribute property feature element component part portion section division segment

    Related Verbs

    affect influence impact alter change modify transform create generate produce induce evoke suggest imply convey express communicate transmit transfer carry convey transport bear bring fetch get obtain acquire possess own have hold contain enclose envelop surround encircle encompass embrace

    Related Adjectives

    environmental climatic meteorological aerial gaseous vaporous cloudy foggy hazy misty murky nebulous opaque overcast polluted smoggy steamy stuffy sulfurous thick ambient ethereal intangible impalpable rarefied tenuous translucent transparent weighty airy breezy changeable clear close cyclonic dirty dusty feathery filmy fogbound gloomy humid light nubilous oppressive powdery showery silvery smoky soggy sodden somber sticky stifling stormy sultry swirling torrid turbulent unpleasant variable wet