etherealize

[ ih-theer-ee-uh-lahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, e·the·re·al·ized, e·the·re·al·iz·ing.

1. to make ethereal.

etherealize

/ ɪˈθɪərɪəˌlaɪz /

verb

1. to make or regard as being ethereal
2. to add ether to or make into ether or something resembling ether

Derived Forms

• eˌtherealiˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• e·there·al·i·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of etherealize¹

First recorded in 1820–30; ethereal + -ize

Example Sentences

What tints of perfect love Rosier than summer rose, etherealize thy lay!

From Project Gutenberg

If the results of its action and influence are such as to elevate and etherealize our nature, its validity may be assumed.

From Project Gutenberg