atmospherics

/ˌætməsˈfɛrɪks/
noun
  1. Electrical disturbances in the atmosphere that interfere with radio signals; also used figuratively to mean the general mood or feeling of a situation.
    • There were tense atmospherics in the meeting after the argument.
    • The storm caused strong atmospherics that disrupted the broadcast.
    • The atmospherics of the old house made everyone feel uneasy.
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