ambient
adjective/ˈæmbiənt/
Frequency rank: #6,633 most common English word
Meaning
relating to the surrounding environment; present on all sides as a gentle background.
Example sentence
The café had soft music and ambient lighting that made everyone feel relaxed.
Synonyms & related words
- surrounding
- atmospheric
- background
- environmental
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