ethereal — extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈθɪriəl/
Example Sentences
- Her ethereal dance moves made everyone wonder if she was actually floating
- The ethereal glow of the smartphone screen at 3 AM made him look like a modern ghost
- The morning mist gave the forest an ethereal appearance
ethereal
ADJECTIVE[/ɪˈθɪriəl/]
extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world
The ethereal mist over the lake made the mountains look like a dream.
ETHER(heavenly air) + EAL(state) — the wizard turned the heavy stone block into floating ETHER, giving it a beautifully ethereal glow.
Leaving her heavy physical material body behind on the bed, her glowing soul floated up in a beautiful, ethereal form.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'ethereus' and Greek 'aither' (upper air, sky), referring to the highest heaven or pure upper atmosphere in classical cosmology. The word evolved to describe something seemingly heavenly or otherworldly.
Breakdown
ether (upper air/heaven) + -eal (adjective suffix meaning 'of or relating to') = ethereal
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Her ethereal dance moves made everyone wonder if she was actually floating”
“The ethereal glow of the smartphone screen at 3 AM made him look like a modern ghost”
“The morning mist gave the forest an ethereal appearance”
“After eating too much pizza, his ethereal diet plans seemed impossible”
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