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am·bi·ance (am·bi·ence)
 ambiance (ambience)
- pronunciation:
- aem
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 ns
[or]
am
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ans
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| definition 1: |
the distinctive character or mood of an environment; atmosphere.
The restaurant creates a relaxing ambiance with its soft lighting.- synonyms:
- air, atmosphere, character, color, feel, mood
- similar words:
- cast, climate, feeling, flavor, setting, spirit, temper, tone, vibrations
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| definition 2: |
environment; surroundings.
She'd been fearful of going away to college, but she blossomed in this new ambiance.- synonyms:
- environment, milieu, setting, surroundings
- similar words:
- circumstances, context, situation
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| related words: |
environment, feel |
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