atmosphere noun
1-) feeling or mood
ADJECTIVES
congenial, convivial, family, friendly, homely, happy, warm, welcoming
・Our office strives to create a family atmosphere among employees.
informal, cosy, laid-back, peaceful, calm, relaxed, relaxing, pleasant
・The restaurant had a cozy atmosphere with friendly staff.
emotional, (highly) charged, heavy, hostile, oppressive, stifling, strained, tense
・The presence of a strict supervisor created a strained atmosphere in the workplace.
carnival, festive, electric, heady, lively, vibrant, happy, cheerful
・There was an almost electric atmosphere in the stadium.
intimate, romantic
・The restaurant provided an intimate atmosphere perfect for a romantic dinner.
good • bad, gloomy
・The small jazz club had a good atmosphere.
rarefied, unique
・The private island resort offered a rarefied atmosphere.
VERBS
create, evoke, exude, provide, recreate
・Soft lighting creates a romantic atmosphere.
add to, capture, contribute to, foster
・Wilson's autobiography neatly captures the atmosphere of the late 19th century.
poison, ruin, sour, spoil
・The argument between the two friends began to spoil the atmosphere.
clear, improve, lighten, heighten
・The cheerful music lightened the atmosphere at the party.
be aware of, be sensitive to, sense
・I could sense the tense atmosphere in the room as soon as I walked in.
absorb, enjoy, experience • be charged (with)
・The tourists enjoyed the lively atmosphere of the night market.
maintain, retain • pervade, prevail
・A particularly friendly, informal atmosphere prevails here.
PREPOSITIONS
between
・There is a very relaxed atmosphere between staff and students.
2-) air
ADJECTIVES
heavy, humid, polluted, smoky, stale, stifling, stuffy
・Drinks are essential in the humid atmosphere.
VERBS
poison, pollute
・These gases pollute the atmosphere of towns and cities.
clear
・The rain cleared the atmosphere and made the air feel fresher.
3-) mixture of gases
ADJECTIVES
lower, upper
・The ozone layer in the upper atmosphere absorbs harmful UV radiation.
VERBS
enter, leave, re-enter
・The spacecraft is scheduled to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere next week.
be emitted/released into, escape into
・Pollutants are constantly being released into the atmosphere.
PREPOSITIONS
in
・Levels of pollution present in the atmosphere are increasing.