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Comparative
more ethereal
Superlative
most ethereal
1
extremely delicate, light, as if it belongs to a heavenly realm
- The ethereal music of the flute floated through the room, creating a sense of calm.
- She wore a gown made of ethereal fabric that seemed to shimmer in the moonlight.
- The ethereal mist enveloped the forest, lending an otherworldly atmosphere.
- The ethereal scent of jasmine filled the garden, transporting visitors to a dreamlike state.
- The cloud formation was so delicate and fluffy that it appeared almost ethereal in the sky.
2
celestial or divine in nature, relating to the heavens
- The ethereal glow of the moon illuminated the landscape with a soft, silver light.
- As dawn broke, the ethereal colors of the sunrise painted the sky in hues of pink and gold.
- The cathedral's stained glass windows cast an ethereal beauty across the interior, bathing it in colored light.
- The aurora borealis danced across the night sky, creating an ethereal spectacle of shimmering colors.
- The mountaintop offered an ethereal view of the stars, unobscured by city lights.
3
(of a solution) containing volatile or highly flammable substances, such as diethyl ether
- The reaction mixture was distilled under vacuum to remove the ethereal solvent.
- After extraction with diethyl ether, the ethereal layer was separated and dried over magnesium sulfate.
- The compound's ethereal aroma indicated the presence of volatile organic compounds.
- Ethereal solutions are commonly used in organic synthesis for their ability to dissolve a wide range of organic compounds.
- The ethereal nature of diethyl ether makes it a useful solvent for extracting natural products from plant materials.