etherealness

noun

as in airiness

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  1. airiness
  2. lightness
  3. weightlessness
  4. delicacy
Noun
  • Light and midtone shades of blue add a sense of airiness to small kitchens.
    — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 16 July 2026
  • Without the armrests on one side, the silhouette creates airiness, something that’s crucial in a couch for a small space.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026
Definition of airiness
Noun
  • There is always some lightness, if only to counter the occasionally unbearable weight.
    — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Bottega Veneta had a beautiful balance between craftsmanship, texture and lightness, with pieces that felt special without becoming overcomplicated.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of lightness
Noun
  • The attraction also features multiple negative-G moments, which create a sense of weightlessness for riders.
    — Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2026
  • This can be experienced if a lift or airplane falls freely and the occupants experience weightlessness.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of weightlessness
Noun
  • After working up a serious appetite, the men tucked into a local delicacy, poutine, as well as the main dish, something called sushi pizza.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026
  • There was a lightness and delicacy to Giada‘s spring collection, which was inspired by jasmine, and Cosimo de’ Medici’s love of the Renaissance bloom.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of delicacy
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