Definition of AMBIENCE (original) (raw)

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

The restaurant's soft music and candlelight gave it a romantic ambience.

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The show conjured a surreal ambience: part antique flea market, part mad-scientist laboratory. —Hung Duong, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024 Mix in some vintage staples (mirrors, picture frames, candle holders, etc.), and keep the lighting dim for a pleasant ambience. —Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024 Elements that don’t coincide with crafting a suffocating ambience, and yet here is David Lynch in full command of tone at its most horrifying: the Winkie’s Diner scene in Mulholland Drive. —Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Oct. 2024 The event unfolded at M2 Miami on Friday (Oct. 18), encapsulating an ambience that appealed to all senses. —Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ambience