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Ethereal

Definition

(literary/formal) Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world; intangible and insubstantial. Often used to describe something that is beautiful but not solid or real, such as a sound, a smell, or an atmosphere.

Example Sentences

1The ethereal beauty of the aurora borealis has captivated artists and scientists alike for centuries.
2Is it possible to capture the ethereal quality of a dream in a work of art, or does it inevitably fade upon waking?
3The composer's use of glass harmonicas created an ethereal sound that seemed to emanate from another world.
4Do not mistake the ethereal nature of a concept for its lack of practical application; sometimes the most abstract ideas have the most concrete consequences.
5There is something profoundly ethereal about the experience of being in a forest at dawn, surrounded by the songs of unseen birds.

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