atmospherics

[at-muhs-fer-iks, -feer-] / ˌæt məsˈfɛr ɪks, -ˈfɪər- /

NOUN

disagreement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

animosity antagonism argument bickering clash conflict controversy debate difference discord dissent disunity division feud fight friction hostility misunderstanding opposition spat split squabble strife tension wrangle

STRONG

altercation breach break contention contest cross-purposes dissidence disunion hassle rupture variance vendetta words

WEAK

clashing divisiveness falling out ill feeling ill will jarring

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accord agreement concord concurrence friendship harmony juncture peace understanding

WEAK

acquiescence likeness sameness similarity

Example Sentences

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Expectations are low for the summit, which will likely include plenty of feel-good atmospherics and possibly some pledges by China to purchase more American products, but not a lot more.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

I’m sure that there are people who have various kinds of apprehensions, whether it’s for individual safety or for the kinds of atmospherics that we’ve been talking about.

From Slate • Jul. 3, 2025

"The atmospherics are very good, showing the danger my father and others were in."

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2025

“There were a lot of external atmospherics that really could have affected court business, but didn’t,” said Jennifer Mascott, a George Mason University law professor.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 1, 2023

So the Henry Hudson Hotel made sense, and it had the right atmospherics.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

atmospherics

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