ambient — relating to the immediate surroundings or environment; creating a particular mood or atmosphere
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to the immediate surroundings or environment; creating a particular mood or atmosphere
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæmbiənt/
Example Sentences
- The café's ambient music was so relaxing that customers often fell asleep in their chairs.
- Scientists measure ambient radiation levels to ensure public safety.
- The ambient temperature in the office was so perfect that nobody wanted to go home.
ambient
ADJECTIVE[/ˈæmbiənt/]
relating to the immediate surroundings or environment; creating a particular mood or atmosphere
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'ambire' meaning 'to go around' or 'to surround.' The word evolved to describe the atmosphere or environment that surrounds us.
Breakdown
ambi- (around, on both sides) + -ent (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The café's ambient music was so relaxing that customers often fell asleep in their chairs.”
“Scientists measure ambient radiation levels to ensure public safety.”
“The ambient temperature in the office was so perfect that nobody wanted to go home.”
“The spa uses ambient sounds of ocean waves to create a calming atmosphere.”
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