Aethereal

Pronunciation: /ɛˈθɪriəl/

Definitions of aethereal

adjective relating to the upper regions of the atmosphere; celestial; heavenly

Example Sentences

A1 The aethereal mist floated gently over the meadow.

A2 The aethereal music filled the room with a sense of calm.

B1 The artist captured the aethereal beauty of the sunset in her painting.

B2 The cathedral's stained glass windows created an aethereal atmosphere.

C1 The dancer moved with an aethereal grace that mesmerized the audience.

C2 The novel's prose was filled with aethereal descriptions of the natural world.

Examples of aethereal in a Sentence

formal The aethereal beauty of the northern lights is a sight to behold.

informal I can't believe how aethereal that sunset was last night.

slang That concert was so aethereal, I felt like I was in another world.

figurative Her voice had an aethereal quality that captivated everyone in the room.

Grammatical Forms of aethereal

• past tense: aethered
• plural: aethereals
• comparative: more aethereal
• superlative: most aethereal
• present tense: aethering
• future tense: will aether
• perfect tense: has aethered
• continuous tense: is aethering
• singular: aethereal
• positive degree: aethereal
• infinitive: to aether
• gerund: aethering
• participle: aethered

Origin and Evolution of aethereal

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'aethereal' originates from the Latin word 'aetherius', which is derived from the Greek word 'aither' meaning 'upper air or clear sky'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the spelling of 'aethereal' evolved to 'ethereal' in modern English, while still retaining its original meaning of something light, airy, or celestial.