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Definition of atmospheric adjective from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

atmospheric

adjective

NAmE//ˌætməsˈfɪrɪk//

, NAmE//ˌætməsˈfɛrɪks//

1[only before noun] related to the earth's atmosphere atmospheric pollution/conditions/pressure

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2creating an exciting or emotional mood atmospheric music a stunningly atmospheric performance The new restaurant is highly atmospheric.

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