atmosphere

Noun

Meaning

The whole mass of aeriform fluid surrounding the earth; -- applied also to the gaseous envelope of any celestial orb, or other body; as, the atmosphere of Mars.

Any gaseous envelope or medium.

A supposed medium around various bodies; as, electrical atmosphere, a medium formerly supposed to surround electrical bodies.

The pressure or weight of the air at the sea level, on a unit of surface, or about 14.7 Ibs. to the sq. inch.

Any surrounding or pervading influence or condition.

The portion of air in any locality, or affected by a special physical or sanitary condition; as, the atmosphere of the room; a moist or noxious atmosphere.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

air aura ambience character environment setting background weather tone spirit feeling mood climate surroundings ambiance
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Antonyms

miss earth terra glebe clay land
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Hypernyms

region gas quality condition weather part

Hyponyms

cyclone look note tone feel spirit

Phrases with the word

you could cut the atmosphere with a knife atmosphere pressure black atmosphere contamination of the atmosphere pressure caused by gaseous atmosphere weight of the atmosphere

Anagrams

shapometer

Examples

an air of mystery Source: Internet

the house had a neglected air Source: Internet

an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate's headquarters Source: Internet

the place had an aura of romance Source: Internet

there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere Source: Internet

it was exposed to the air Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

atmometric atmometry atmophile atmosphere of inert gas atmosphere pressure atmosphere-centered