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Ethereal

usgb/ɪˈθɪriəl/Volume
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Surreal ImpressionPlay
Use ethereal to describe something that seems too perfect for this world, giving a surreal feeling. SlideThe dancer's movements were so smooth, they had an ethereal quality.
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Fragile NaturePlay
Ethereal often suggests a form of fragility or delicacy that seems nearly intangible. SlideThe glass artist's latest work has an ethereal thinness to it.
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Fantasy ContextPlay
Frequently used in fantasy or fiction to describe unearthly characters or settings. SlideThe forest was filled with ethereal creatures, glowing softly in the moonlight.