Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the-atmosphere-is-thick-with
Phrase
/ðə ˈætməsfɪər ɪz θɪk wɪð/
Definition
A phrase that describes a situation where an environment is filled with a strong or heavy quality, often referring to emotions, tension, or certain conditions in the air.
Examples
- The atmosphere is thick with excitement as the crowd waited for the concert to begin.
- When the news broke, the atmosphere was thick with anxiety and fear.
- The forest felt eerie, the atmosphere thick with mystery as the fog rolled in.
Meaning
This expression conveys that a space feels dense with a particular quality, such as tension, anticipation, or an overwhelming feeling—much like how physical air can feel thick or heavy.
Synonyms
- tense
- oppressive
- heavy
- charged
- filled with emotion
