ethereal
adjective
Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems not of this world; heavenly or celestial; of or relating to the upper regions of the atmosphere.
Etymology
From Latin aethereus, from Greek aitherios "of the ether, heavenly," from aither "upper air, ether."
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The dancer moved with ethereal grace across the stage."
- 2.
"Morning light gave the misty forest an ethereal quality."
- 3.
"Her ethereal beauty seemed to belong to another world."
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Fun Fact
The ancient Greeks believed "ether" was the pure, clear air breathed by the gods on Mount Olympus, distinct from the common air breathed by mortals.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 8 letters (E, T, H, E, R, E, A, L)
Scrabble Value: 11 points
Tip: Look for common letter combinations like "ET" at the start of words.
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