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Ambient

/ˈæm.biː.ənt/

Something that surrounds; encompassing material, substance or shape.

📖 Definitions of "Ambient"

noun

1
Something that surrounds; encompassing material, substance or shape.
2
The atmosphere; the surrounding air or sky; atmospheric components collectively such as air, clouds, water vapour, hail, etc.
3
A type of modern music that creates a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere.

adjective

1
Encompassing on all sides; surrounding; encircling; enveloping.
"A cup of tea eventually cools to the ambient temperature."
2
Evoking or creating an atmosphere: atmospheric.
3
Relating to, or suitable for, storage at room temperature.
"ambient food"
4
Containing objects or describing a setting that one is interested in.

1 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
closenoun	(physical) To remove or block an opening, gap or passage through.

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
closenoun	(physical) To remove or block an opening, gap or passage through.
surroundingnoun	An environment.
environmentnoun	The natural world or ecosystem.
ambiencenoun	Alternative spelling of ambiance. [A particular mood or atmosphere of an environment or surrounding influence.]
ambiancenoun	A particular mood or atmosphere of an environment or surrounding influence.
indoor	Situated in, or designed to be used in, or carried on within, the interior of a building.
compartmentnoun	A room, or section, or chamber, typically within a vehicle.
roomnoun	(uncountable) Space for something, or to carry out an activity.
carriernoun	A person or object that carries someone or something else.
outsidenoun	The space beyond some limit or boundary.
outernoun	Outside; external.
outlyingnoun	Relatively remote from some central location.
moodnoun	A mental or emotional state, composure.
seasonalnoun	Of, related to, or reliant on a season or period of the year, especially with regard to weather characteristics.
temperaturenoun	A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer.
atmospheric	Of, relating to, produced by, or coming from the atmosphere.
atmospherenoun	The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body.
prevailing	Prevalent, common, widespread.
environmentally	In a manner affecting the environment.
environmentalnoun	Pertaining to the environment.