Meaning & use
Atmospheric
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Relating to the atmosphere of the Earth or another planet; also used to describe something that creates a distinctive mood or ambience.
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Atmospheric pressure drops noticeably at high altitudes.
The candlelit restaurant had a wonderfully atmospheric feel.
A note on using this word
The figurative sense, describing mood or ambience, developed later than the scientific meaning and is now common in reviews of films, music, and design.
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