ATMOSPHERE

(CHARACTER) [noun] [U] - the character or feeling or mood of a place or situationThe atmosphere at home has been really tense since my brother had that big row with Dad.There's a very friendly atmosphere in our office.There has been an atmosphere of gloom in the factory since it was announced that it would be closing.(approving) If a place has atmosphere, it has a feeling of being pleasant and interesting or exciting.The restaurant we went to last night had a lot of atmosphere, but the food wasn't very good.He put on some soft music and turned the lights down in order to give the room a bit more atmosphere.