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   ethereal

   /ɪˈθɪərɪəl/

   adjective

   • 1. extremely delicate and light in a way that seems not to be of this world: "her ethereal beauty" Similar delicateexquisitedaintyelegantgracefulbeautifullovelyfragileairygossamergossamerylightfinediaphanousthintenuoussubtleinsubstantialshadowyOpposite tangiblesubstantial
   • ▪ heavenly or spiritual: "ethereal, otherworldly visions" Similar celestialheavenlyspiritualunearthlyother-worldlyparadisicalElysiansublimedivineholyrare:empyreansuperlunaryOpposite earthly
   • 2. (of a solution) having diethyl ether as a solvent: "sodium is dissolved in ethereal solutions of aromatic ketones"

   Word Origin early 16th century: via Latin from Greek aitherios (from aithēr ‘ether’) + -al.

   Derivatives

   • 1. ethereality noun
   • 2. ethereally adverb

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishETHEREAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ETHEREAL definition: 1. very light and delicate, especially in a way that does not seem to come from the real, physical…. Learn more.

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   ethereal: [adjective] of or relating to the regions beyond the earth. celestial, heavenly. unworldly, spiritual.

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   ETHEREAL meaning: 1. very light and delicate, especially in a way that does not seem to come from the real, physical…. Learn more.

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   Ethereal definition: light, airy, or tenuous. See examples of ETHEREAL used in a sentence.

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   Something ethereal is airy and insubstantial, like a ghostly figure at the top of the stairs. This word can also describe something delicate and light, like a singer’s ethereal voice.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishethereal adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Oxford Collocations Dictionary Ethereal is used with these nouns: beauty; See full entry. Word Origin early 16th cent.: via Latin from Greek aitherios (from aithēr ‘ether’) + -al. Take your English to the next level. The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words. Try it for free as part of the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishETHEREAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 meanings: 1. extremely delicate or refined; exquisite 2. almost as light as air; impalpable; airy 3. celestial or spiritual.... Click for more definitions.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › etherealEthereal - definition of ethereal by The Free Dictionary

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   Define ethereal. ethereal synonyms, ethereal pronunciation, ethereal translation, English dictionary definition of ethereal. intangible; delicate; heavenly; spiritual: It was an ethereal visitation by someone from another world.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishETHEREAL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    ETHEREAL definition: very delicate and light and almost seeming not to be from this world. Learn more.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › etherealEthereal Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Ethereal definition: Extremely light or delicate. Origin of Ethereal From Latin aetherius (“of or pertaining to the ether, the sky, or the air or upper air; ethereal”), from Ancient Greek αἰθέριος (aitherios, “of or pertaining to the upper air; ethereal”).. From Wiktionary From Latin aetherius from Greek aitherios from aithēr upper air. From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition