|
139 wordies list
ethereal |
(adj): characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air
(adj): vs. substantial), unsubstantial, unreal -- (lacking material form or substance; unreal
(adj): of or containing or dissolved in ether
(adj): of heaven or the spirit
(adj): vs. earthly) -- (of or belonging to heaven or god
(adj): characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy
(adj): vs. rugged) -- (exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
|
Leave a comment, citation, or usage note
|
first listed by:
appears in these lists:
|
For years I thought it was pronounced "ehh thur EEL," and I loved it plenty. Then I learned how it's really pronounced, and loved it lots.
I like it because of the way it looks. It's a pretty looking word, you have to admit.
And brandelion is right, actually. It does get a little disgusting when over-used.
Unless you live in a town where people pronounce "America" as "Amurica". I've never heard anyone in my town use that word.
ethereal is my least favorite word because in these modern times, it has been used in abundance to describe the mundane, to the point of diluting the meaning and character of the word. especially when used to appraise amateur artwork. everything is "ethereal" or "transcendent." barf. when ethereal is no longer used redundantly to describe the abysmal and plain, i'll gladly place it back upon it's rightful pedestal as a praiseworthy word.