atmospheric
gb/ˌætməsfˈɛɹɪk/ us/ˌætməsfˈɛɹɪk/
B2
English
~ 8800
hangulatos, atmoszférikus, sajátos hangulatú, légköri
B2
1
Usage pattern:
an atmospheric [place/film/scene/piece of music]
The film is slow but incredibly atmospheric, with long shots of empty streets at night.
A film lassú, de hihetetlenül atmoszférikus, hosszú beállításokkal az éjszakai üres utcákról.
We chose a small, atmospheric restaurant for our anniversary dinner.
Egy kicsi, hangulatos éttermet választottunk az évfordulós vacsoránkhoz.
Soft candles and rain against the windows made the room wonderfully atmospheric.
The game’s atmospheric soundtrack keeps you tense the whole time.
Her photography is very atmospheric, full of shadows and mist.
Learner examples
The old church was very atmospheric at night.
A régi templom éjszaka nagyon hangulatos volt.
They played soft, atmospheric music in the bar.
Lágy, atmoszférikus zenét játszottak a bárban.
The book is short but very atmospheric.
I love atmospheric movies with little dialogue.
The low light made the café feel atmospheric and calm.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think "atmospheric" only means "about the weather". In reviews of films, books, or places, it usually means that something has a strong mood or feeling. Do not say *"The weather is very atmospheric today"* when you just mean it is sunny or rainy; instead describe the mood, e.g. *"The fog made the city very atmospheric."*
Meaning
creating a special mood or feeling
Collocations
atmospheric music
|atmospheric lighting
|atmospheric film
|atmospheric novel
|dark and atmospheric
|highly atmospheric
Synonyms
evocative (Focuses on strongly bringing certain images or feelings to mind; slightly more formal and literary.)
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moody (Often used for music or films that feel emotional, dark, or changeable; a bit more informal.)
Antonyms
flat (Suggests something feels emotionally empty, dull, or lacking mood.)
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soulless (Emphasizes a complete lack of feeling, character, or emotional impact.)
Themes
art
|feelings
|entertainment
|description
|arts_entertainment
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Describing a place, scene, or art that makes a strong feeling or mood, often in a quiet or mysterious way.
Describing a place, scene, or artistic work that strongly suggests a particular mood, feeling, or environment.
C1
TECHNICAL
2
légköri
B2
Usage pattern:
atmospheric [noun]
Scientists are studying how atmospheric CO2 levels affect global temperatures.
A tudósok azt vizsgálják, hogyan befolyásolja a légköri CO2-szint a globális átlaghőmérsékletet.
The region’s weather is strongly influenced by local atmospheric circulation.
A térség időjárását erősen befolyásolja a helyi légköri cirkuláció.
Changes in atmospheric pressure can cause headaches in some people.
The spacecraft will analyze the planet’s atmospheric composition.
Strict laws have reduced atmospheric pollution in many major cities.
Learner examples
The weather report talked about high atmospheric pressure.
Az időjárás-jelentésben magas légköri nyomásról beszéltek.
We learned about atmospheric pollution in science class.
Természettudomány-órán a légköri szennyezésről tanultunk.
Atmospheric conditions can change very quickly.
They study atmospheric chemistry at the university.
Satellites help us watch atmospheric changes around the world.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "atmospheric" with "climate". "Atmospheric" describes the air around a planet and its physical properties (pressure, composition, etc.), while "climate" describes long-term weather patterns in a region. For example, say "atmospheric pressure" not *"climate pressure"*.
Meaning
relating to the atmosphere
Collocations
atmospheric pressure
|atmospheric conditions
|atmospheric pollution
|atmospheric chemistry
|atmospheric circulation
|atmospheric temperature
Synonyms
meteorological (Refers more specifically to weather and weather science, not to all aspects of the atmosphere.)
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aerial (Focuses on being in or from the air; less common in strict scientific use than "atmospheric".)
Antonyms
underground (Describes things happening below the earth’s surface rather than in the air above it.)
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subsurface (Technical term emphasizing being beneath the surface, the opposite region to the atmosphere.)
Themes
science
|weather
|environment
|space
|nature
Definition
About the air that surrounds the Earth or another planet, or things that happen in that air.
Relating to the gaseous envelope surrounding the Earth or another planet, or to physical processes occurring in it.
Grammar
Dictionary form
atmospheric
IPA
GB/ˌætməsfˈɛɹɪk/
US/ˌætməsfˈɛɹɪk/
Syllables & stress
at - mo - spher - ic (4 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (spher)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: atmospheric
Word family
Core family
atmosphere
noun B1
Related words
atmospherically
adverb
Expressions
atmospheric composition
1/ˌætməsfˈɛɹɪk kˌɑmpoʊzˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
mix of gases in the air
The different gases that make up the air around a planet, and how much of each one there is.
Examples
- Changes in atmospheric composition can have long-term effects on global climate.
- Scientists compared the atmospheric composition of Earth and Mars.
atmospheric conditions
1/ˌætməsfˈɛɹɪk kəndˈɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
technical
current state of the atmosphere
The way the air is in a place at a certain time, for example its temperature, wind, and moisture.
Examples
- Due to poor atmospheric conditions, the launch has been delayed until tomorrow.
- These atmospheric conditions are ideal for thunderstorms to develop.
atmospheric pollution
1/ˌætməsfˈɛɹɪk pəlˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
harmful substances in the air
The presence of dirty or dangerous substances in the air around the Earth.
Examples
- Tighter regulations have significantly reduced atmospheric pollution in the region.
- Atmospheric pollution from cars contributes to respiratory diseases in cities.
atmospheric pressure
1/ˌætməsfˈɛɹɪk pɹˈɛʃɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
pressure from the weight of air
The force that the air above you pushes on your body and on everything on the ground.
Examples
- Water boils at a lower temperature when atmospheric pressure is low.
- Rapid changes in atmospheric pressure can affect some people’s ears during a flight.
atmospheric science
1/ˌætməsfˈɛɹɪk sˈaɪəns/
fixed phrase
technical
science of the atmosphere
A field of science that studies the air around the Earth and how it works, including weather and climate.
Examples
- She decided to specialize in atmospheric science after her undergraduate degree in physics.
- Atmospheric science plays a key role in understanding climate change.