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ethereal
adjective
Extremely delicate and light; seeming not of this world; heavenly or celestial.
Intermediate - Known to most educated speakers
Etymology
From Latin aethereus, from Greek aitherios, from aither (upper air, ether).
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The dancer moved with ethereal grace across the stage."
- 2.
"Morning light gave the forest an ethereal quality."
- 3.
"Her ethereal beauty seemed otherworldly."
Related Vocabulary
Synonyms
delicatecelestialotherworldlyheavenly
Related Words
gossamerwispyspiritual
Fun Fact
The ancient Greeks believed 'ether' was the pure air breathed by the gods on Mount Olympus.
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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