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Definition of ambient - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
relaxing atmospherecreating a relaxing atmosphere
- The ambient lighting made the room feel cozy.
2.
musicevoking an atmosphere in music
- The ambient track played softly in the background.
3.
environmentTECH. surrounding on all sidesTECH.
- The ambient noise in the cafe was soothing.
4.
mathematicsTECH. related to a specific setting in mathematicsTECH.
- The ambient space was crucial for the calculations.
Noun
1.
musictype of music creating a peaceful atmosphere
- She enjoys listening to ambient while studying.
2.
environmentRare surrounding environment or atmosphereRare
- The ambient of the forest was calming.
Expressions with ambient
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surrounding light in a place coming from natural or existing sources
The camera automatically adjusted to the ambient light in the room.
background sound present in a specific environment
The ambient noise in the forest was calming.
surrounding environmental state such as temperature or humidity where something exists
The test was performed under normal ambient conditions in the laboratory.
surrounding air in a place, especially outdoor air in the environment
Sensors continuously measure ambient air quality near the factory.
genre focusing on mood over structure
Ambient music played softly in the background.
the temperature of the surrounding environment
The ambient temperature in the room was quite high.
condition of outside air around us including cleanliness and pollution levels
New sensors were installed downtown to track ambient air quality.
Origin of ambient
Latin, ambire (to go around) + -ent (being)
Terms with ambient included in their meaning
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ambient temperature
normal temperature of a room, around 20 to 23°C
ambient sound
music played softly to create an atmosphere
home
light fixture designed for ambient lighting in a room
calm sounds
music genre characterized by ambient, soothing sounds often used for relaxation
ambient sound
music played through speakers in public spaces
manufacturing
rolled at ambient heat to increase hardness and create a cleaner surface
music
rock music genre focusing on texture and ambient soundscapes
aviation
altitude measured by ambient pressure difference
technology
container for gases or liquids at non-ambient pressures
environment
quality of being ambient or surrounding
Examples of ambient in a sentence
Ambient sounds filled the spa. The ambient sounds created a calming atmosphere. She loves ambient music for meditation. The ambient temperature was perfect for a picnic. Ambient lighting created a cozy atmosphere in the room. The ambient conditions were ideal for the experiment.
Understanding the ambient parameters is key in this theorem. Ambient fills the room with a calming presence. The gallery played ambient to enhance the visitor experience. The ambient in the cafe was lively. Artists often capture the ambient of a city.
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- French:ambiant, ambient, ...
- German:ambient, Ambient, ...
- Italian:rilassante, ambiente, ...
- Spanish:ambiental, sonido ambiental, ...
- Portuguese:ambiente, ambient, ...
- Chinese:舒缓的, 氛围音乐, ...
- Japanese:落ち着いた, アンビエント, ...
- Arabic:مُحِيط, مُوسِيقَى هَادِئَة, ...
- Hebrew:אוֹפֵף, אַמְבִּיאַנְט, ...
- Russian:атмосферный, эмбиент, ...
- Ukrainian:атмосферний, ембієнт, ...
- Hindi:सुकूनदायक, एम्बिएंट, ...
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