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   At·mos·phere

   /ˈatməˌsfir/

   

   noun

   • 1. the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet: "part of the sun's energy is absorbed by the earth's atmosphere" Similar airaerosphereairspaceskyliterary:the heavensthe firmamentthe vault of heaventhe bluethe wide blue yonderthe azurethe etherthe welkinthe empyreanthe upper regionsthe sphere
   • ▪ the air in any particular place: "we couldn't breathe in the dusty atmosphere of his apartment"
   • ▪ a unit of pressure equal to mean atmospheric pressure at sea level, 101,325 pascals.
   • 2. the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or work of art: "the hotel is famous for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere" Similar ambienceauraclimateairmoodfeelfeelingcharactertoneovertoneundertonetenorspiritqualityaspectelementundercurrentflavorcolorcoloringlookimpressionsuggestionemanationenvironmentmilieumediumbackgroundbackdropsettingcontextsurroundingsenvironsconditionscircumstancesvibrationsinformal:vibevibesrare:subcurrent
   • ▪ a pleasurable and interesting or exciting mood: "a superb restaurant, full of atmosphere"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from modern Latin atmosphaera, from Greek atmos ‘vapor’ + sphaira ‘ball, globe’.

   Scrabble Points: 17

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