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atmospheric
Relating to the mood, ambience, or special atmosphere of a place, situation, or work of art.
Das Restaurant hatte eine sehr atmosphärische Beleuchtung und schuf eine gemütliche Stimmung.
The restaurant had very atmospheric lighting and created a cozy mood.
The adjective 'atmosphärisch' (atmospheric) is derived directly from the noun 'die Atmosphäre' (the atmosphere). This connection explains both meanings: the mood or ambience ('Atmosphäre' of a place) and the Earth's layer of air ('Atmosphäre').
Die besondere Atmosphäre des alten Hauses war sofort spürbar.
The special atmosphere of the old house was immediately noticeable.
You can easily recognize the meaning from the context. If people are talking about mood, art, places, or feelings, it refers to ambience. If the topic is science, weather, or technology, it refers to the Earth's atmosphere.
Der Film ist visuell beeindruckend und sehr atmosphärisch.
The film is visually impressive and very atmospheric.
When it is about mood or ambience, 'atmosphärisch' (atmospheric) is often combined with art and places: 'atmosphärische Musik' (atmospheric music), 'ein atmosphärischer Film' (an atmospheric film), 'ein atmosphärisches Café' (an atmospheric café), or 'atmosphärische Dichte' (atmospheric density/intensity).
Die Band ist bekannt für ihre dichten und atmosphärischen Songs.
The band is known for its dense and atmospheric songs.
In the scientific meaning, the word is often used in fixed terms, for example 'der atmosphärische Druck' (atmospheric pressure), 'atmosphärische Störungen' (atmospheric disturbances), or 'atmosphärische Bedingungen' (atmospheric conditions).
Auf dem Berggipfel ist der atmosphärische Druck deutlich geringer.
At the mountain summit, atmospheric pressure is significantly lower.
fasting / sober
'nüchtern' and 'atmosphärisch' can describe opposite effects of rooms, images, or texts. 'nüchtern' feels plain, practical, and without any special mood. 'atmosphärisch' means that a special mood or atmosphere is created. A plain room is more practical and empty, while an atmospheric room feels lively, warm, or impressive.
Die kleinen Lampen machen den Garten am Abend sehr atmosphärisch.
The small lamps make the garden very atmospheric in the evening.
Der Besprechungsraum ist hell, aber ziemlich nüchtern eingerichtet.
The meeting room is bright, but furnished in a rather plain way.