empyreal Meaning, Definition & Usage

adjective of or relating to the sky or heavens
empyrean.
- the empyrean sphere
adjective satellite inspiring awe
empyrean; sublime.
- well-meaning ineptitude that rises to empyreal absurdity"- M.S.Dworkin
- empyrean aplomb"- Hamilton Basso
- the sublime beauty of the night

L. empyrius, empyreus, fiery, Gr. , , in fire, fiery; in + fire. See In, and Fire.

Formed of pure fire or light; refined beyond aërial substance; pertaining to the highest and purest region of heaven.
Go, soar with Plato to the empyreal sphere. Pope.