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/
Korean meaning: 극도로 섬세하고 가벼워서 이 세상 것이 아닌 듯한
Korean pronunciation: 이**시**어리얼
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
A dancer moves with ethereal grace as fabric floats weightlessly around her
E, thee real ghost — too delicate for this world!
While imperial treasures weigh down like material chains, her dance remains ethereal
🎤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.
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📝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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