atmosphere

• "there was an atmosphere of excitement"

Synonyms

• ambiancea particular environment or surrounding influence; the atmosphere of an environment
• ambiencea particular environment or surrounding influence; the atmosphere of an environment

Synonyms

• standard atmospherea unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade
• atma unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade ; a means of digital communications that is capable of very high speeds; an unattended machine (outside some banks) that dispenses money when a personal coded card is used
• standard pressurea unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade

• "there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere"
• "it was exposed to the air"

Synonyms

• airexpose to fresh air; be broadcast; broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television; make public; expose to warm or heated air, so as to dry; expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen; a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the region above the ground; a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing; a slight wind (usually refreshing); the mass of air surrounding the Earth; once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles) ; a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence; medium for radio and television broadcasting; travel via aircraft

• "the atmosphere was thick with fog"

Synonyms

• atmospheric statethe weather or climate at some place

• "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"

Synonyms

• airexpose to fresh air; be broadcast; broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television; make public; expose to warm or heated air, so as to dry; expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen; a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the region above the ground; a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing; a slight wind (usually refreshing); the mass of air surrounding the Earth; once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles) ; a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence; medium for radio and television broadcasting; travel via aircraft
• auraa sensation (as of a cold breeze or bright light) that precedes the onset of certain disorders such as a migraine attack or epileptic seizure ; an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint ; a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing