atmospheric

adjective

at·​mo·​spher·​ic ˌat-mə-ˈsfir-ik 

-ˈsfer-

1

a

: of, relating to, or occurring in the atmosphere

atmospheric dust

b

: resembling the atmosphere : airy

2

: having, marked by, or contributing aesthetic or emotional atmosphere

an atmospheric inn

also : marked by an emphasis on impression or tone

atmospherically

ˌat-mə-ˈsfir-i-k(ə-)lē 

-ˈsfer-

adverb

Examples of atmospheric in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Auroras Across The Solar System: Moons Studying auroras allows researchers to map planetary magnetic fields, assess atmospheric composition, and even infer the presence of subsurface oceans — as seen with some of Jupiter’s moons. —Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025

Based on 12 previous years that had similar atmospheric qualities, AccuWeather found landfall clusters in areas of the Gulf Coast in Texas, Louisiana and Florida, and on the east coast in North Carolina. —Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025

Hypotheses range from wind or atmospheric pressure to water chemistry or the timing of sunlight. —Brianna Randall, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025

These findings suggest that the planet's thick clouds and high reflectivity may be linked to its atmospheric composition and circulation patterns. —Victoria Corless, Space.com, 20 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

atmosphere + -ic entry 1

First Known Use

1722, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing atmospheric

• atmospheric river

Rhymes for atmospheric

• allosteric
• amphoteric
• anomeric
• chromospheric
• climacteric
• congeneric
• dysenteric
• esoteric
• exoteric
• isomeric
• lithospheric
• mesenteric

Kids Definition

atmospheric

adjective

at·​mo·​spher·​ic ˌat-mə-ˈsfi(ə)r-ik 

-ˈsfer-

: of or relating to the atmosphere

atmospheric pressure

atmospherically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb