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How do you spell Ethereal?

Correct spelling

ethereal

Think 'ether-real' - the divine ether is more real than earthly things.

Why is ethereal spelled this way?

From Greek aitherios, of the upper air. AITHER (upper air). Something ethereal belongs to the highest air — delicacy so refined it seems otherworldly.

Common misspellings of ethereal

etherialetheraletherealethereel

Example

The ballerina's ethereal movements seemed to defy gravity itself.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell ethereal?+
The correct spelling is "ethereal". Think 'ether-real' - the divine ether is more real than earthly things.
Is it etherial or ethereal?+
The correct spelling is "ethereal", not "etherial".

Other commonly misspelled words

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