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ethereal

e·the·re·al [ i three əl ]

adjective

Definition:

1. exquisite: very delicate or highly refined

ethereal beauty

2. airy: very light, airy, or insubstantial

Her fragrance lingered in the room, an ethereal reminder of her presence.

3. heavenly: belonging to the sky or the celestial sphere

4. chemistry of ether: consisting of, containing, or relating to ether

[Early 16th century. < Latin aetherius< Greek aithēr (see ether)]

e·the·re·al·i·ty [ i three állətee ] noun

e·the·re·al·ly adverb

e·the·re·al·ness noun

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