a particular environment or surrounding influence; there was an atmosphere of excitement

[ Syn: ambiance , ambience ]

a unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade

[ Syn: standard atmosphere , atm , standard pressure ]

the mass of air surrounding the Earth; there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere; it was exposed to the air

[ Syn: air ]

the weather or climate at some place; the atmosphere was thick with fog

[ Syn: atmospheric state ]

the envelope of gases surrounding any celestial body

a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing; an air of mystery; the house had a neglected air; an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidates headquarters; the place had an aura of romance

[ Syn: air , aura ]