Ambience — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈam-bē-ən(t)s/ am·bi·ence

Meaning & Definition of Ambience

Ambience (noun)

  1. a feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing, atmosphere

Ambience (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a special quality or impression associated with something

    "the exurb has the unmistakable ambience of old money"

    similar: air, aroma, atmosphere, aura, climate, flavor, halo, karma, mood, nimbus, note, odor, patina, smell, temper, vibration(s)
    related: aureole, mystique, romance, genius loci, feel, feeling, sensation, sense, spirit, attribute, character, characteristic, image, mark, notion, peculiarity, picture, property, trait, color, illusion, overtone, semblance, suggestion, tone

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Ambience

The most common words with a similar meaning to Ambience:

air, aroma, atmosphere, aura, climate, flavor, halo, karma, mood, nimbus, note, odor, patina, smell, temper, vibration(s)

Related Words for Ambience

aureole, mystique, romance, genius loci, feel, feeling, sensation, sense, spirit, attribute, character, characteristic, image, mark, notion, peculiarity, picture, property, trait, color, illusion, overtone, semblance, suggestion, tone

Origin & Etymology of Ambience

in part from ambi(ent):1 + -ence, in part borrowed from French ambiance (from ambiant "ambient" + -ance -ance)

First known use: 1648

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Ambience

Frequently Asked Questions about Ambience

What does "Ambience" mean?

"Ambience" means a feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing, atmosphere. As a noun, it is defined as: a feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing, atmosphere.

What is another word for "Ambience"?

Other words for "Ambience" include air, aroma, atmosphere, aura, climate, flavor, halo and karma. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Ambience" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Ambience"?

There are 41 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Ambience". Common alternatives include air, aroma, atmosphere, aura, climate, flavor, halo, karma, mood and nimbus.

How do you use "Ambience" in a sentence?

Examples of "Ambience" in a sentence: "the exurb has the unmistakable ambience of old money".

Is "Ambience" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Ambience" is a noun.

Is "Ambience" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Ambience" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Ambience"?

"Ambience" is pronounced /ˈam-bē-ən(t)s/ and divided into syllables as am·bi·ence.

What is the origin of the word "Ambience"?

"Ambience" comes from in part from ambi(ent):1 + -ence, in part borrowed from French ambiance (from ambiant "ambient" + -ance -ance). First known use: 1648.