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Definition of ethereal

ethereal

/ɪˈθɪə.ri.əl/
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Adverb:ethereally
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1

Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world; heavenly or celestial.

Example

"The morning mist gave the quiet valley an ethereal beauty."

2

Relating to, containing, or resembling the chemical compound ether.

Example

"The chemist carefully prepared an ethereal solution for the extraction process."

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• Rhymes for ethereal

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ethan
ethanol
ether
ethereal
ethereally
ethernet
ethic

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 16th century from Latin aethereus ('of the upper air'), derived from Ancient Greek aitherios, from aither ('the pure upper air' or 'clear sky').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ethereal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ethereal
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