ethereal

Intermediate

/ɪˈθɪəriəl/

adjective
Heavenly, exceptionally delicate or refined

ethereal in a sentence

  • “The angels in the painting possessed an ethereal beauty.”
  • “The windows give the church an ethereal glow.”
  • “Charisma is an ethereal attribute that every performer should have.”

What does “ethereal” mean?

ethereal (adjective) means heavenly, exceptionally delicate or refined. It is pronounced /ɪˈθɪəriəl/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "ethereal" mean?
ethereal (adjective) means: Heavenly, exceptionally delicate or refined
How do you pronounce "ethereal"?
"ethereal" is pronounced /ɪˈθɪəriəl/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "ethereal" in a sentence?
Here is "ethereal" used in a sentence: The angels in the painting possessed an ethereal beauty.

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