atmospheric

adjective

at·mo·spher·ic ˌat-mə-ˈsfir-ik

-ˈsfer-

: of, relating to, or occurring in the atmosphere

atmospheric dust

: resembling the atmosphere : airy

: having, marked by, or contributing aesthetic or emotional atmosphere

an atmospheric inn

also : marked by an emphasis on impression or tone

atmospherically

ˌat-mə-ˈsfir-i-k(ə-)lē

-ˈsfer-

adverb

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In early December 2024, 40-year-old French sailor Charlie Dalin had Antarctica and icebergs to starboard, and behind him lurked a monstrous storm, barreling across the great swath of the Southern Ocean like an atmospheric bowling ball. —

George Allen, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025 The atmospheric setup during this recent event oriented winds in a more northerly to north-north easterly direction. —

Abc Climate Unit, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2025 The strong atmospheric currents of the polar jet stream also play a role in the region's weather. —

Samuel Granados, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025 The thermosphere has a very low density, meaning that atmospheric molecules are scarce, but there's still enough to resist the ISS's motion and create enough drag to slow it down. —

Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for atmospheric