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How to pronounce ethereal

IPA transcription: [ɪ'θɪɹiəl]

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Adjective

  • of or containing or dissolved in ether

    “ethereal solution”

Adjective

  • characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air; - Thomas Carlyle

    “figures light and aeriform come unlooked for and melt away”

    “aerial fancies”

    “an airy apparition”

    “physical rather than ethereal forms”

  • of heaven or the spirit

    “celestial peace”

    “ethereal melodies”

    “the supernal happiness of a quiet death”

  • characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy

    “this smallest and most ethereal of birds”

    “gossamer shading through his playing”

Usage examples

  • The track can be found on the compilation Ethereal Electro Pop on Altitude Music.