Word of the day: ethereal
In short: ethereal (adjective): characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air.
Pronounced /ɪˈθɪə.ɹi.əl/.
In use: “physical rather than ethereal forms”
It can also mean: (adjective) of or containing or dissolved in ether; (adjective) of heaven or the spirit; (adjective) characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy.
Similar words: aeriform, aerial, airy, aery, celestial, supernal, gossamer.
Definitions from Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0), which is derived from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
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