Etherealize

Pronunciation: /ɪˈθɪriəˌlaɪz/

Definitions of etherealize

verb to make or become ethereal, to make or become extremely delicate or refined

Example Sentences

A1 She tried to etherealize her worries by focusing on positive thoughts.

A2 The artist used light and shadows to etherealize the painting, giving it a dream-like quality.

B1 Meditation can help etherealize the mind, creating a sense of peace and calm.

B2 The music seemed to etherealize the atmosphere, transporting the listeners to another world.

C1 The poet's words had the power to etherealize reality, making the ordinary seem extraordinary.

C2 Through her dance, she was able to etherealize the emotions, expressing them in a way that words could not.

Examples of etherealize in a Sentence

formal The artist sought to etherealize his paintings by using light and delicate brush strokes.

informal I tried to etherealize my room by adding fairy lights and sheer curtains.

slang She totally etherealized her outfit with those sparkly accessories.

figurative The poet's words had the power to etherealize the mundane into something magical.

Grammatical Forms of etherealize

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

Origin and Evolution of etherealize

First Known Use: 1820 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'etherealize' originated from the combination of the prefix 'ethereal' meaning extremely delicate and light in a way that seems not to be of this world, and the suffix '-ize' which indicates the act or process of making something. Together, 'etherealize' means to make something appear or become ethereal.

Evolution of the word: Initially, 'etherealize' was used in a literal sense to describe making something ethereal or light. Over time, the word has evolved to also convey a metaphorical sense of making something abstract or intangible.