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   The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition.  2000.
 
atmospheric
 
SYLLABICATION:at·mos·pher·ic
PRONUNCIATION:  tm-sfrk, -sfîr-
VARIANT FORMS: also at·mos·pher·i·cal (--kl)
ADJECTIVE:1. Of, relating to, or existing in the atmosphere. 2. Produced by, dependent on, or coming from the atmosphere. 3. Resembling or representing the atmosphere; having or giving the effect of translucence: a painting suffused with a hazy, atmospheric glow. 4. Intended to evoke a particular emotional tone or aesthetic quality: lush atmospheric touches in every room.
OTHER FORMS:atmos·pheri·cal·ly —ADVERB
 
 
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