ambient

Meaning

Adj

1. Encompassing on all sides; surrounding; encircling; enveloping.
2. Evoking or creating an atmosphere: atmospheric.
3. Relating to, or suitable for, storage at room temperature.
4. Containing objects or describing a setting that one is interested in.

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.

Synonyms

surrounding

circumstance

encircling

encompassing

environmental

skirting

environment

circumfluent

circumferent

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈæm.bi.ənt/

Etymology

From Latin ambiēns (“going around”), from ambiō (“go around”).