atmospheric. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.

The American Heritage^® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.

atmospheric

SYLLABICATION:	at·mos·pher·ic
PRONUNCIATION:	tm-sfrk, -sfîr-
VARIANT FORMS:	also at·mos·pher·i·cal (--kl)
ADJECTIVE:	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.
OTHER FORMS:	atmos·pheri·cal·ly —ADVERB


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