Synonyms for atmosphere

Synonyms for (noun) atmosphere

Synonyms: atmosphere, aura, air

Definition: a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing

Usage: an air of mystery; the house had a neglected air; an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate's headquarters; the place had an aura of romance

Similar words: quality

Definition: an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

Usage: the quality of mercy is not strained--Shakespeare


Synonyms: atmosphere, air

Definition: the mass of air surrounding the Earth

Usage: there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere; it was exposed to the air

Similar words: region, part

Definition: the extended spatial location of something

Usage: the farming regions of France; religions in all parts of the world; regions of outer space


Synonyms: atmosphere

Definition: the envelope of gases surrounding any celestial body

Similar words: gas

Definition: a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely


Synonyms: standard atmosphere, standard pressure, atm, atmosphere

Definition: a unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade

Similar words: pressure unit

Definition: a unit measuring force per unit area


Synonyms: atmosphere, atmospheric state

Definition: the weather or climate at some place

Usage: the atmosphere was thick with fog

Similar words: weather, weather condition, atmospheric condition, conditions

Definition: the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

Usage: they were hoping for good weather; every day we have weather conditions and yesterday was no exception; the conditions were too rainy for playing in the snow


Synonyms: ambiance, ambience, atmosphere

Definition: a particular environment or surrounding influence

Usage: there was an atmosphere of excitement

Similar words: condition, status

Definition: a state at a particular time

Usage: a condition (or state) of disrepair; the current status of the arms negotiations


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