empyrean Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
firmament; vault of heaven; welkin; sphere; celestial sphere; heavens.
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adjective of or relating to the sky or heavens
empyreal.
- the empyrean sphere
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adjective satellite inspiring awe
empyreal; sublime.
- well-meaning ineptitude that rises to empyreal absurdity"- M.S.Dworkin
- empyrean aplomb"- Hamilton Basso
- the sublime beauty of the night
WordNet
Em`py*re"an noun
Etymology
SeeDefinitions
The highest heaven, where the pure element of fire was supposed by the ancients to subsist. The empyrean rung With hallelujahs. Milton.
Em`py*re"an adjective
Definitions
Empyreal. Akenside.