atmosphere
noun
[ ˈatməsfɪə ]
• the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet.
• "part of the sun's energy is absorbed by the earth's atmosphere"
Similar:
air,
aerosphere,
airspace,
sky,
the heavens,
the firmament,
the vault of heaven,
the blue,
the wide blue yonder,
the azure,
the ether,
the welkin,
the empyrean,
the upper regions,
the sphere,
• the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work.
• "the hotel has won commendations for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere"
Similar:
ambience,
aura,
climate,
air,
mood,
feel,
feeling,
character,
tone,
overtone,
undertone,
tenor,
spirit,
quality,
aspect,
element,
undercurrent,
flavour,
colour,
colouring,
look,
impression,
suggestion,
emanation,
environment,
milieu,
medium,
background,
backdrop,
setting,
context,
surroundings,
environs,
conditions,
circumstances,
vibrations,
vibe,
vibes,
subcurrent,
Origin:
mid 17th century: from modern Latin atmosphaera, from Greek atmos ‘vapour’ + sphaira ‘ball, globe’.
