etherealness

noun

as in airiness

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  1. airiness
  2. lightness
  3. weightlessness
  4. delicacy
Noun
  • 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
  • For smoother hummus, use a high-power blender, blend longer, add more tahini or olive oil, or incorporate ice for airiness.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
Definition of airiness
Noun
  • There was a sort of lightness to the mood of a team that was still trying to absorb the news.
    — Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • Hughes suggests a dusty pink or light beige to lift and soften the richness of the floor, while Alonso notes that cooler neutrals can offer a nice contrast, adding some lightness to the room.
    — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026
Definition of lightness
Noun
  • What to read next Once the initial excitement of weightlessness has worn off, the kids realize the true extent of their predicament.
    — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 27 June 2026
  • Behind the weightlessness of the digital world lies an expanding physical architecture of chips, cables, cooling systems, and power lines.
    — Vaishali Nigam Sinha, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of weightlessness
Noun
  • The small village is world-renowned for its excellent oysters, a delicacy that has been harvested here since Roman times.
    — Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • People had their first taste of delicacies like soda water, Heinz ketchup, popcorn and bananas.
    — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 1 July 2026
Definition of delicacy
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