adjective

atmospheric

atmospheric, evocative

The old castle has an atmospheric feel.

The old castle has an atmospheric feel.

We are studying atmospheric pressure.

We are studying atmospheric pressure.

((noun)) used before a noun The restaurant has atmospheric lighting.

Synonyms: evocative, moody; Antonyms: plain, ordinary

From 'atmosphere' + the adjective-forming suffix '-ic'. 'Atmosphere' comes from Greek 'atmos' (vapour) and 'sphaira' (sphere).

Think of the 'atmosphere' of a place, like a cosy café or a spooky forest. This word describes that feeling.

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