About The Word Empyrean

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Empyrean

Empyrean Meaning & Definition
Empyrean Definition And Meaning

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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