About The Word Empyrean
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Empyrean
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What's The Definition Of Empyrean?
[n] the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
[adj] inspiring awe; "well-meaning ineptitude that rises to empyreal absurdity"- M.S.Dworkin; "empyrean aplomb"- Hamilton Basso; "the sublime beauty of the night" [adj] of or relating to the sky or heavens; "the empyrean sphere" Synonyms | Synonyms for Empyrean: celestial sphere | empyreal | empyreal | firmament | glorious | heavens | sphere | sublime | vault of heaven | welkin Related Terms | Find terms related to Empyrean: See Also | apex | apex of the sun's way | celestial point | nadir | solar apex | surface | zenith | zodiac Empyrean In Webster's Dictionary \Em`py*re"an\ (?; 277), n. [See {Empyreal}.]
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\, a. Empyreal. --Akenside. |
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