Ambient Definition
ămbē-ənt
adjective
Surrounding; encircling.
Ambient sound; ambient air.
American Heritage
Surrounding; on all sides.
Webster's New World
Relating to or being instrumental or electronic music that has melody, gentle rhythm, and limited harmonic development and is intended to induce a relaxed mood.
American Heritage
Ambient means a consistent surrounding of something.
In hot and humid weather when the stifling air cannot be escaped, it is an example of something being ambient.
YourDictionary
Encompassing on all sides; surrounding; encircling; enveloping.
A cup of tea eventually cools to the ambient temperature.
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noun
Ambient is defined as a state of being surrounded, usually in relation to the environment.
An example of ambient are the thick and dense rainforests where various species thrive.
YourDictionary
The definition of ambient is a restful environment usually including soft lighting or a type of soft music, often classical, which plays softly in the background.
An example of ambient is the music piped into the streets during the Holidays.
YourDictionary
Something that surrounds.
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(uncountable, music) A type of modern music which incorporates elements of various musical styles, and creates a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere.
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(astrology) The atmosphere; the surrounding air or sky; atmospheric components collectively such as air, clouds, water vapour, hail, etc.
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Other Word Forms of Ambient
Noun
Singular:
ambient
Plural:
ambients
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