Synonyms of ethereal

35 similar words · 3 opposite words

Another word for ethereal is etheric. Other synonyms of ethereal are otherworldly, insubstantial, immaterial, tenuous and aerial. The opposite of ethereal is earthly.

Synonyms and similar words for ethereal

aetheric
ethericOf or pertaining to the ether (all-pervading medium); composed of ether; inhabiting the ether.
aereousResembling or consisting of air.
celestial

incorporeal
insubstantialLacking substance; not real or strong.
intangible
spiritual
uncorporealNot corporeal.
mystical
otherworldlyOf, concerned with, or preoccupied with a world different from the tangible world, especially a fantasy, imaginary, or...
transcendental
cosmic
universal

ethereousFormed of ether; ethereal.
delicate
light
aeriform
aerialEthereal, insubstantial; imaginary.
airyRelating to the spirit or soul; delicate; graceful.
gaseous
pneumatic
vaporlikeResembling vapor; vaporous, misty.
vaporousOf or relating to vapour; also, having the characteristics or consistency of vapour.
waftyTending to waft; gaseous, insubstantial.
aeryAerial; ethereal; incorporeal; visionary.
diaphanous formal
immaterialHaving no matter or substance; incorporeal.
tenuousInsubstantial.
unreal
subtle
tricky
nice
knotty
unsubstantial archaicInsubstantial.

earthlyRelating to the earth or this world, as opposed to heaven or the heavens.

adjective Pertaining to the presupposition of an invisible air-like element permeating all of space, or to the higher regions beyond the earth or beyond the atmosphere.
adjective Pertaining to the immaterial realm, as symbolically represented by, or (in earlier epochs) conflated with, such atmospheric and extra-atmospheric concepts.
adjective Consisting of ether; hence, exceedingly light or airy; tenuous; spiritlike; characterized by extreme delicacy, as form, manner, thought, etc.

What is another word for ethereal?: Ethereal has 35 synonyms on Word.ws, such as etheric, otherworldly, insubstantial, immaterial, tenuous and aerial.
What is the opposite of ethereal?: The opposite of ethereal is earthly.
What does ethereal mean?: Ethereal means pertaining to the presupposition of an invisible air-like element permeating all of space, or to the higher regions beyond the earth or beyond the atmosphere.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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