Aetherialization

Aetherialization (or Etherialization) refers to the process of becoming or being made ethereal; it describes a transformation, often magical or spiritual, that renders something less tangible, more refined, and closer to the essence of the Aether. This involves a shift from the dense, physical realm to a more rarefied, subtle state of being. It can manifest as a loss of material substance, a gain in transparency, or an increase in the influence of spiritual energy. This process is frequently associated with concepts of transcendence, purification, and the attainment of higher states of consciousness or existence.

Aetherialization meaning with examples

• In the ancient ritual, the priest performed a complex sequence of chants and gestures, intended to induce the Aetherialization of the sacred object, rendering it impervious to physical harm and imbued with divine power. The artifact would fade slightly, seeming almost to glow in the darkness, its form slightly indistinct.
• The protagonist's gradual Aetherialization throughout the novel was a metaphor for her spiritual journey. Her increasing detachment from worldly concerns and a growing sense of connection to something beyond physical reality was demonstrated as her physical features altered, her grip on reality weakening.
• Following the intense emotional trauma, a strange Aetherialization seemed to fall over the once vibrant city, as if the tragedy itself was a metaphysical assault, the buildings lost the brightness of their colors and a strange haze clung to the buildings.
• The alchemist believed the successful Aetherialization of lead would provide the means for creating gold. He believed it was a transformation, a shift in the properties of matter, an increase in the purity of it. He labored tirelessly, hoping to master the process.
• During the séance, the medium claimed to witness the Aetherialization of the departed spirit. The deceased began to manifest a translucent form, the borders of which slowly dissolved into the surrounding darkness, before fading out completely.