ethereal
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Adj — Extremely light, delicate, and seemingly not quite of this world.
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Etymology
From Latin aetherius, from Ancient Greek aithérios (\"of the upper air\"), related to \"ether\".
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What does “ethereal” mean?
The word “ethereal” means extremely light, delicate, and seemingly not quite of this world. In plain terms, so light, delicate, or otherworldly it seems almost unreal.
How do you pronounce “ethereal”?
“Ethereal” is pronounced ih-THEER-rih-uhl (/ɪˈθɪɚ.i.əl/ in IPA).
How do you use “ethereal” in a sentence?
Here is “ethereal” used in a sentence: “The dancer moved with an ethereal grace.”
What part of speech is “ethereal”?
“Ethereal” is an adjective.
Where does the word “ethereal” come from?
The word “ethereal” comes from Ancient Greek. From Latin aetherius, from Ancient Greek aithérios (\"of the upper air\"), related to \"ether\".
Is “ethereal” a common word?
“Ethereal” is an uncommon word in modern English.