Definition of 'atmosphere'
Noun
- a particular environment or surrounding influence; "there was an atmosphere of excitement"
Synonyms: ambiance ambience - a unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade
Synonyms: standard atmosphere atm standard pressure - the mass of air surrounding the Earth; "there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere"; "it was exposed to the air"
Synonyms: air - the weather or climate at some place; "the atmosphere was thick with fog"
Synonyms: atmospheric state - the envelope of gases surrounding any celestial body
- a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing; "an air of mystery"; "the house had a neglected air"; "an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate's headquarters"; "the place had an aura of romance"
Synonyms: air aura
