Word ATMOSPHERE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

atmosphere

🇺🇸 [ˈætməsfɪr]

Meanings

The combination of gases surrounding a planet, or the mood or feeling created by a particular place or situation. It can refer to both a physical environment (e.g., Earth's atmosphere) and an emotional or social environment.

Examples

• The atmosphere in the room was tense before the announcement.
• Earth's atmosphere is composed mainly of nitrogen and oxygen.
• The restaurant has a romantic atmosphere with dim lighting and soft music.

Synonyms

environment • mood • ambience

Antonyms

vacuum • sterility • barren