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Which literary period first described emotional or aesthetic delicacy with the word ethereal?

ethereal

[ih-theer-ee-uhl] / ɪˈθɪər i əl /


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Miyazaki’s tales also tend to immerse us in supernatural domains existing parallel to our own, as if reality masks more ethereal, life-affirming realms.

From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026

The group earned critical praise for their ethereal, effects-laden sound and the soprano vocals of Elizabeth Fraser.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

Angelenos enjoyed a special unannounced guest, Aimee Mann, who re-created her ethereal backup vocals on 1987’s “Time Stand Still,” Rush’s finest balance of song craft and chops.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026

Ready to splurge, I ordered squid-ink gnocchi, Dover sole with artichokes and an ethereal persimmon sorbet.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 2, 2026

What might have been an ethereal laugh from the fairy queen floated into his ear.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley




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