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How to pronounce ethereal

adjectiveC1
ihTHEEreel

/ɪˈθi.ɹi.l̩/

4 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

Very light, delicate, and beautiful, seeming to come from another world.

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Meanings & examples

adjectiveliteraryless common

Very light, delicate, and beautiful, seeming to come from another world.

The singer had an ethereal voice.

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Often used for a voice, appearance, or light.

Common phrases & grammar

ethereal beauty · ethereal light