Ilmiasultaan

Ilmiasultaan is a Finnish adverb used primarily in literary and design criticism to refer to something “in terms of atmosphere” or “as to its ambience.” The word describes a perspective that focuses on mood, tone, and perceptible air rather than on literal content or measurable properties. Because ilmiasultaan is rare in everyday Finnish, it appears mainly in academic writing or critical commentary and may be spelled or interpreted slightly differently by authors.

Etymology and form: The construction appears to be built from a root related to atmosphere or appearance and a suffix pattern that marks perspective, similar to other Finnish compounds such as näkökulmaltaan or ilmapiiriltään. Due to its novelty, some writers may prefer more established phrases to express a related meaning, depending on the context and stylistic choice.

Usage notes: Use ilmiasultaan when the intended emphasis is on the atmosphere or ambience of a subject, such as a film, a room, a cityscape, or a literary work. It is less suitable for describing concrete, physical attributes. In many contexts it can be substituted with expressions like tunnelmaltaan or ilmapiiriltään without substantially changing the sense.

Examples: Elokuvan ilmiasultaan synkkyys teki siitä vaikuttavan katselukokemuksen. Arkkitehtuurin ilmiasultaan rohkea muotoilu herätti keskustelua tilan merkityksestä.

See also: Ilmapiiri, tunnelma, näkökulma.

References: The term is not part of standard Finnish dictionaries; consult contemporary Finnish criticism or design writing for usage examples.