ethereal

adjective
/ɪˈθɪəriəl/

Meaning

extremely delicate, light, or airy; heavenly or otherworldly
Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world.

Example Sentences

The dancer moved with an ethereal grace that captivated the audience.

Her voice had an ethereal quality.

Synonyms

delicate, heavenly, airy, light, unearthly, ghostly, spiritual, otherworldly
Entry 1
delicate, heavenly, airy, light, unearthly
Entry 2
delicate, airy, heavenly, ghostly, spiritual, otherworldly

Antonyms

earthly, solid, heavy, materialistic, physical, tangible, concrete
Entry 1
earthly, solid, heavy
Entry 2
earthly, materialistic, physical, tangible, solid, concrete

Collocations

ethereal beauty, ethereal light, ethereal quality, ethereal presence

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