Definition for ETHE'RE-AL

ETHE'RE-AL, a.

  1. Formed of ether; containing or filled with ether; as, ethereal space; ethereal regions.
  2. Heavenly; celestial; as, ethereal messenger.
  3. Consisting of ether or spirit. Vast chain of being, which from God began, / Natures ethereal, human, angel, man. Pope.

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