ethereal

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ethereal

(adjective)

Meaning

extremely delicate and light

Example

"The ethereal beauty of the sunset left everyone in awe."

Synonyms

lightairyheavenly

Antonyms

heavyearthlysubstantial

More about this word

Word origin
From Greek 'aitherios', meaning of the upper air.
Related word forms
  • adverb: ethereally
  • noun: ether

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