ambient

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Ambient' usually refers to the surrounding environment or conditions. It's the stuff that's all around you, but you might not notice, like the sound of the ocean when you live near the beach.

Examples in Different Contexts

In retail, 'ambient' marketing creates a store environment that positively influences purchasing decisions. A store manager might say, 'We've adjusted the ambient lighting to make the products more appealing.'

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

How can we best capture the feel of a summer evening in our new series of paintings?

Response:

I'm thinking of using warm hues and long shadows to create an ambient effect of a summer evening.

Tech

Scenario:

The smartphone often overheats with extended usage. Let's discuss design modifications to improve this.

Response:

We could design the phone to withstand higher ambient temperatures by implementing a more efficient cooling system.