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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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From wrapping overlooks, anchored by a central stepped terrace, you can take in the Endeavour’s full presence, set against the ethereal diagrid, from all sides.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026

That ethereal, ambient thing at the end kills me.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

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

As the runway progressed, each look appeared more and more elaborate - with intricate beading and ethereal like draping on skirts and dresses.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

When this fit had subsided, the ethereal being struggled wearily to its feet and snapped the butt into Joe’s beanfield.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols


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