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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 means very light and delicate, especially in a way that does not seem to come from the real, physical world. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, antonyms, and usage in sentences from the Cambridge English Corpus.

   • English (US)

     very light and delicate, especially in a way that does not...

   • Znaczenie Ethereal, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     ETHEREAL definicja: 1. very light and delicate, especially...

   • Ethereally

     ETHEREALLY definition: 1. in a light and delicate way, often...

   • Ethene

     ETHENE definition: 1. → ethylene 2. → ethylene 3. ethylene....

   • Ethereal in Polish

     ethereal translate: eteryczny, ulotny. Learn more in the...

   • Ethereal in Russian

     ETHEREAL translate: эфирный, неземной . Learn more in the...

   • Traditional

     ETHEREAL translate: 輕飄的，縹緲的；優雅的；（尤指）超凡的. Learn more in the...

   • Simplified

     ETHEREAL translate: 轻飘的，缥缈的；优雅的；（尤指）超凡的. Learn more in the...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › etherealEthereal Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Ethereal means of or relating to the regions beyond the earth, or lacking material substance. Learn the etymology, synonyms, examples, and word history of ethereal from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryETHEREAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Ethereal means very light and delicate, as if not of this world. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, see related words and phrases, and hear the pronunciation.

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

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   Ethereal means delicate, light, or spiritual. It can describe someone or something that is beautiful, airy, or celestial. Learn more about its origin, usage, and related words.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › etherealEthereal - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.dictionary.com › browse › etherealETHEREAL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Ethereal means light, airy, or tenuous, or extremely delicate or refined. It can also mean celestial or spiritual, or relating to the upper regions of space or ether. Learn more about its origin, usage, and related words.

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

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   Definition of ethereal adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.