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ethereal definition
ethe·real (ē t̸hir′ē əl, i-)
adjective
- of or like the ether, or upper regions of space
- very light; airy; delicate ethereal music
- not earthly; heavenly; celestial
- Chem. of, like, or containing ether, esp. if mixed with an essential oil
Etymology: < L aetherius < Gr aitherios + -al
Related Forms:
- ethereality ethe′·real′·ity (-al′ə tē) noun or etherealness ethe′·real·ness
- ethereally ethe′·real·ly adverb
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