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Ethereally: meaning, definitions and examples

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ethereally

 

[ ɪˈθɪərɪli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a spiritual or delicate manner

Ethereally is an adverb that describes something in a spiritual or delicate manner. It suggests a sense of lightness, airiness, or otherworldly beauty.

Synonyms

delicately, otherworldly, spiritually.

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Word Description / Examples
ethereally

Used to convey a sense of otherworldly or celestial beauty or quality.

  • Her voice rang ethereally through the auditorium, leaving the audience in awe.
  • The landscape was so beautiful it felt ethereally unreal.
spiritually

Used to describe something related to the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things.

  • She felt spiritually connected to the serene landscape.
  • The ceremony was profoundly spiritually moving for everyone present.
delicately

Used to describe something that is done in a very careful and gentle way, often to avoid causing damage or offense.

  • She held the flower delicately, admiring its intricate petals.
  • He handled the fragile vase delicately, aware of its value.
otherworldly

Used to describe something that seems strange or out of this world, often because it is extraordinary or surreal.

  • The ancient ruins had an otherworldly aura, almost as if they were from another dimension.
  • His otherworldly performance left everyone speechless.

Examples of usage

  • She danced ethereally across the stage, captivating the audience with her graceful movements.
  • The ethereally beautiful landscape seemed to belong to another world.
  • The music floated ethereally through the room, creating a peaceful atmosphere.

Translations

Translations of the word "ethereally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 eterealmente

🇮🇳 स्वप्निल रूप से

🇩🇪 ätherisch

🇮🇩 secara etereal

🇺🇦 ефірно

🇵🇱 eterycznie

🇯🇵 エーテルのように

🇫🇷 de manière éthérée

🇪🇸 etéreamente

🇹🇷 ethereal olarak

🇰🇷 천상의

🇸🇦 بصورة أثيرية

🇨🇿 étericky

🇸🇰 étericky

🇨🇳 空灵地

🇸🇮 eterealno

🇮🇸 andlega

🇰🇿 эфирлі

🇬🇪 ეთერიულად

🇦🇿 efir kimi

🇲🇽 etéreamente

Etymology

The word 'ethereally' is derived from the adjective 'ethereal', which comes from the Latin 'aetherius', meaning 'of the upper air or sky'. The concept of the ethereal has long been associated with the spiritual, delicate, and otherworldly. In literature and art, the ethereal is often used to evoke a sense of beauty and transcendence beyond the physical world.

See also: ethereal, ethereality, etherealized.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,914, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.