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    atmosphere

    atmosphere - Dictionary definition and meaning for word atmosphere

    Definition
    (noun) a particular environment or surrounding influence
    Synonyms : ambiance , ambience
    Example Sentence
    • there was an atmosphere of excitement
    Definition
    (noun) a unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade Definition
    (noun) the mass of air surrounding the Earth
    Synonyms : air
    Example Sentence
    • there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere
    • it was exposed to the air
    Definition
    (noun) the weather or climate at some place
    Synonyms : atmospheric state
    Example Sentence
    • the atmosphere was thick with fog
    Definition
    (noun) the envelope of gases surrounding any celestial body Definition
    (noun) a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing
    Synonyms : air , aura
    Example Sentence
    • 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

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text: I'm afraid the political atmosphere
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