atmospheric
creating a special mood or feeling
Describing a place, scene, or art that makes a strong feeling or mood, often in a quiet or mysterious way.
an atmospheric [place/film/scene/piece of music]
- The film is slow but incredibly atmospheric, with long shots of empty streets at night.
- We chose a small, atmospheric restaurant for our anniversary dinner.
- 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.
- The old church was very atmospheric at night.
- They played soft, atmospheric music in the bar.
- The book is short but very atmospheric.
- I love atmospheric movies with little dialogue.
- The low light made the café feel atmospheric and calm.
relating to the atmosphere
About the air that surrounds the Earth or another planet, or things that happen in that air.
atmospheric [noun]
- Scientists are studying how atmospheric CO2 levels affect global temperatures.
- The region’s weather is strongly influenced by local atmospheric circulation.
- 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.
- The weather report talked about high atmospheric pressure.
- We learned about atmospheric pollution in science class.
- Atmospheric conditions can change very quickly.
- They study atmospheric chemistry at the university.
- Satellites help us watch atmospheric changes around the world.
- Base: atmospheric
atmospheric composition
1mix of gases in the air
The different gases that make up the air around a planet, and how much of each one there is.
- Changes in atmospheric composition can have long-term effects on global climate.
- Scientists compared the atmospheric composition of Earth and Mars.
atmospheric conditions
1current state of the atmosphere
The way the air is in a place at a certain time, for example its temperature, wind, and moisture.
- Due to poor atmospheric conditions, the launch has been delayed until tomorrow.
- These atmospheric conditions are ideal for thunderstorms to develop.
atmospheric pollution
1harmful substances in the air
The presence of dirty or dangerous substances in the air around the Earth.
- Tighter regulations have significantly reduced atmospheric pollution in the region.
- Atmospheric pollution from cars contributes to respiratory diseases in cities.
atmospheric pressure
1pressure from the weight of air
The force that the air above you pushes on your body and on everything on the ground.
- 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
1science of the atmosphere
A field of science that studies the air around the Earth and how it works, including weather and climate.
- She decided to specialize in atmospheric science after her undergraduate degree in physics.
- Atmospheric science plays a key role in understanding climate change.