atmospheric

(at′məs ferik, -fir-)

adjective

  1. of or in the atmosphere: atmospheric lightning
  2. caused or produced by the atmosphere: atmospheric pressure
  3. having or giving an atmosphere: atmospheric music

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See atmospheric in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Of, relating to, or existing in the atmosphere.
  2. Produced by, dependent on, or coming from the atmosphere.
  3. Resembling or representing the atmosphere; having or giving the effect of translucence: a painting suffused with a hazy, atmospheric glow.
  4. Intended to evoke a particular emotional tone or aesthetic quality: lush atmospheric touches in every room.

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  • atˌmos·pherˈi·cal·ly adverb

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