ethereal
7 synonyms and 3 antonyms for ethereal, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Extremely light, delicate, and seemingly not quite of this world.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use ethereal
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
ethereal beauty
ethereal glow
ethereal music
Etymology
From Latin aetherius, from Ancient Greek aithérios (\"of the upper air\"), related to \"ether\".
Full origin of ethereal →Frequently asked questions
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.
