Ethereal Definition
ethereal
adjective
- characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air; "figures light and aeriform come unlooked for and melt away"- Thomas Carlyle; "aerial fancies"; "an airy apparition"; "physical rather than ethereal forms"
- of or containing or dissolved in ether; "ethereal solution"
- 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"
"Ethereal" in song lyrics
See how ethereal is used in real songs:
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"On plants on planets in the ethereal"
Atoms Family — Nuthin Really Happens -
"Dark alliance all welcome to the ethereal"
Twin Perils — Foward March
Words that rhyme with ethereal
Usage tips for "ethereal"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "ethereal" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for ethereal to find words that pair well.