empyrean

Noun · Adjective
Synonyms: celestial spherespherefirmamentheavensvault of heavenwelkinempyrealsublime

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projectedSynonyms: celestial spherespherefirmamentheavensvault of heavenwelkin

Adjective (2)

  1. of or relating to the sky or heavens“the empyrean sphere”Synonyms: empyreal
  2. inspiring awe“well-meaning ineptitude that rises to empyreal absurdity — M.S.Dworkin”“empyrean aplomb — Hamilton Basso”“the sublime beauty of the night”Synonyms: empyrealsublime
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Empyrean \Em`py*re"an\ (?; 277), n. [See Empyreal.] The highest heaven, where the pure element of fire was supposed by the ancients to subsist. [1913 Webster]

The empyrean rung With hallelujahs. --Milton. [1913 Webster]

Empyrean \Em`py*re"an\, a. Empyreal. --Akenside. [1913 Webster]
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