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Definition of “atmospherically”
Word Frequency
atmosphere (ˈætməsˌfɪə
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Definitions
noun
- the gaseous envelope surrounding the earth or any other celestial body See also troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, ionosphere
- the air or climate in a particular place ⇒
the atmosphere was thick with smoke
- a general pervasive feeling or mood ⇒
an atmosphere of elation
- the prevailing tone or mood of a novel, symphony, painting, or other work of art
- a special mood or character associated with a place
- any local gaseous environment or medium ⇒
an inert atmosphere
- a unit of pressure; the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at 0°C at sea level. 1 atmosphere is equivalent to 101 325 newtons per square metre or 14.72 pounds per square inch Abbreviation: at, atm
Derived Forms
ˌatmosˈpheric, ˌatmosˈpherical adjectiveˌatmosˈpherically adverb
Example Sentences Including 'atmospherically'
A drive into the mountains took us to the Wat Phrat That Doi Tung temple, which was atmospherically shrouded in cloud.Glasgow Herald (2002)
Both the United States and the Soviet Union were still testing nuclear weapons (though not atmospherically , as shown in the movie).Globe and Mail (2003)
Guestrooms are atmospherically old world, with all the comforting features of the new.The Australian (2004)
Still, it's a slow-burning charmer that uses its frosted locations atmospherically.Times, Sunday Times (2004)
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