Word of the Week: Ethereal

21 Dec

Ethereal (adj.): Light, airy, celestial

Similar to: Heavenly, intangible, spiritual

Example: Contrary to popular belief, ethereal is a word that describes celestial lightness or grandeur; it is not just what my brother with a speech impediment calls Cap’n Crunch.

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2 Responses to “Word of the Week: Ethereal”

  1. teresapelka December 22, 2012 at 5:38 pm #

    ‘Ethereal’ might mean semi-translucent for the eyesight – not spoken, for speech. What would your definition be?

  2. wijim December 22, 2012 at 5:49 pm #

    Maybe he’s talking with Cap’n Crunch in his mouth. (Try it…it comes out sounding about the same.

    Uncle Bill

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