atmospherenoun
uk/ˈæt.mə.sfɪər/us/ˈæt.mə.sfɪr/atmosphere noun (AIR)
the atmosphere B2 [ S ]
the mixture of gases around the earth:
These factories are releasing toxic gases into the atmosphere.
[ C ] a mixture of gases that surrounds any planet:
the search for planets with a breathable atmosphere
B2 [ S ] the air that you breathe in a place:
The atmosphere in the room was so stuffy I could hardly breathe.
A few plants in an office will improve the atmosphere.
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The Earth & outer space - general words
- ablate
- biophilia
- cosmologist
- cosmology
- eolian
- ether
- evapotranspiration
- geocentric
- globe
- heaven
- landslide
- macrocosm
- mid-air
- slide
- terra firma
- terrestrial
- the cosmos
- the mesosphere
- the troposphere
- universe
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Chemicals, chemical compounds & gases
atmosphere noun (MOOD)
B1 [ S ] the character, feeling, or mood of a place or situation:
There's a very relaxed atmosphere in our office.
There has been an atmosphere of gloom in the factory since it was announced that it would be closing.
[ U ] approving a feeling that a place has of being pleasant and interesting or exciting:
You want a restaurant that serves good food but has a little atmosphere too.
He put on some soft music and turned the lights down in order to give the room a little more atmosphere.
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- This is a more conducive atmosphere for studying.
- The mansion had an atmosphere of genteel elegance and decay.
- He tried to lighten the atmosphere by telling a joke.
- The classroom presented a cheerful busy atmosphere to the visitors.
- There's a real carnival atmosphere in the streets.
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Conditions and characteristics
- -ance
- -ancy
- ability
- ambience
- attribute
- character
- complexion
- condition
- detail
- feature
- hallmark
- karma
- lineament
- local colour
- middle name
- mien
- nature
- resonate
- savour
- smack
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