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ethereal
e·the·re·al
[
i three 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 three állətee
]
noun
e·the·re·al·ly
adverb
e·the·re·al·ness
noun
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e·the·re·al·i·ty [ i three állətee ] noune·the·re·al·ly adverbe·the·re·al·ness noun
