1. the process of making something ethereal, spiritual, or immaterial; the act of refining or elevating something to a more delicate or abstract state
Usage: formal; literary

Examples

• The etherealization of the character in the final scene transformed her from a mortal woman into a ghostly presence.
• Through meditation and spiritual practice, many seekers pursue the etherealization of their consciousness.
• The artist's etherealization of everyday objects gave them an otherworldly quality.
• The etherealization of love in romantic poetry often strips it of practical reality.
• Critics noted the etherealization of the protagonist's struggles, which made them feel less grounded and relatable.