Ethereal

Pronunciation: /ɪˈθɪriəl/

Definitions of ethereal

adjective extremely delicate and light in a way that seems not to be of this world

Example Sentences

A1 The ethereal music played softly in the background.

A2 She had an ethereal beauty that captivated everyone around her.

B1 The artist's paintings often depicted ethereal landscapes with soft colors.

B2 The dancer moved across the stage with an ethereal grace that mesmerized the audience.

C1 The ethereal quality of the sunset was truly breathtaking, with hues of pink and orange blending seamlessly.

C2 The ethereal atmosphere of the cathedral created a sense of peace and tranquility for all who entered.

Examples of ethereal in a Sentence

formal The ethereal beauty of the artwork left the viewers in awe.

informal The ethereal music playing in the background set a calming atmosphere.

slang That dress you wore last night was totally ethereal!

figurative Her ethereal presence seemed to light up the room wherever she went.

Grammatical Forms of ethereal

• past tense: etherealized
• plural: ethereals
• comparative: more ethereal
• superlative: most ethereal
• present tense: etherealize
• future tense: will etherealize
• perfect tense: have etherealized
• continuous tense: is etherealizing
• singular: ethereal
• positive degree: ethereal
• infinitive: to etherealize
• gerund: etherealizing
• participle: etherealized

Origin and Evolution of ethereal

First Known Use: 1550 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'ethereal' originated from the Latin word 'aetherius', which was derived from the Greek word 'aitherios' meaning 'of or pertaining to the upper air or sky'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the regions of the sky beyond the clouds, 'ethereal' evolved to also signify something light, airy, or celestial in nature. Over time, it has come to be associated with qualities such as delicate, refined, and heavenly.