atmosphere

Definition

  • noun: the whole mass of air that surrounds the Earth
  • noun: the gaseous envelope of a celestial body (as a planet)
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: aim, feeling, mood

Examples

  • The relaxed 'atmosphere of' the classroom was a stark contrast to the strict schools I'd gone to before.

  • The waiting room's stuffy 'atmosphere' made me feel a little sick.

  • The news created an 'atmosphere of' fear/excitement/confusion.

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