Qualities

Synonyms for ethereal

Two senses of ethereal live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 3, Ridgeline · 2 senses · adjective · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2adjectiveTier 3, RidgelineQualities

characterized by lightness and insubstantiality

Physical rather than ethereal forms.

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The true synonym

aerial

Same sentence, swapped: Physical rather than aerial forms.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for ethereal as it is used in the sentence above.

bubbly
occult
cut

Sense 2 of 2adjectiveTier 4, High CampObjects

characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy

This smallest and most ethereal of birds.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

gossamer

Same sentence, swapped: This smallest and most gossamer of birds.

Close but different

celestial
bubbly
ghostly

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