The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word ATMOSPHERIC
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What does ATMOSPHERIC mean?
ATMOSPHERIC adjective- Of, relating to, produced by, or coming from the atmosphere.
- Translucent or hazy.
- Evoking a particular emotional or aesthetic quality.