Hyphenation of ethereal

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word ethereal? This word can be hyphenated and contains 3 syllables as shown below.

ethe-re-al

Definitions of ethereal:

1.	Characterized by lightness and insubstantiality As impalpable or intangible as air Figures light and aeriform come unlooked for and melt away- Thomas Carlyle Aerial fancies An airy apparition Physical rather than ethereal forms
2.	Of or containing or dissolved in ether Ethereal solution
3.	Of heaven or the spirit Celestial peace Ethereal melodies The supernal happiness of a quiet death
4.	Characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy This smallest and most ethereal of birds Gossamer shading through his playing

Synonyms of ethereal:

adj	aeriform, aerial, airy, aery, insubstantial, unsubstantial, unreal
adj	inhalation anesthetic, inhalation anaesthetic, inhalation general anesthetic, inhalation general anaesthetic
adj	celestial, supernal, heavenly
adj	gossamer, delicate

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