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atmospheric

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at·mos·pher·ic  (tm-sfrk, -sfîr-) also at·mos·pher·i·cal (--kl)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or existing in the atmosphere.
2. Produced by, dependent on, or coming from the atmosphere.
3. Resembling or representing the atmosphere; having or giving the effect of translucence: a painting suffused with a hazy, atmospheric glow.
4. Intended to evoke a particular emotional tone or aesthetic quality: lush atmospheric touches in every room.
atmos·pheri·cal·ly adv.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.atmospheric - relating to or located in the atmosphere; "atmospheric tests"
atmospherical
atmospheric
adjective ambient, surrounding, background beautiful, atmospheric music
Translations
atmospheric [ˌætməsˈferɪk]
A. ADJ
1. (Met, Phys) → atmosférico
2. (fig) [music, film, book] → evocador
B. CPD atmospheric pollution N → contaminación f atmosférica
atmospheric pressure N → presión f atmosférica
atmospheric [ˌætməsˈfɛrɪk] adj
[pressure, conditions, pollution] → atmosphérique
[music, film] → évocateur/trice
[place] → plein(e) de poésie
atmospheric
adj → atmosphärisch; (= full of atmosphere) description → stimmungsvoll
atmospheric [ˌætməsˈfɛrɪk] adj → atmosferico/a; (music) → che crea un'atmosfera; (film) → pieno/a di atmosfera
atmospheric [ˌætməsˈfɛrɪk] adj → atmosferico/a; (music) → che crea un'atmosfera; (film) → pieno/a di atmosfera


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