Meaning of EMPYREAN
| Pronunciation: | | `empu'reeun
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- [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"
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| | Synonyms: | | celestial sphere, empyreal, empyreal, firmament, glorious, heavens, sphere, sublime, vault of heaven, welkin |
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| | See Also: | | apex, apex of the sun's way, celestial point, nadir, solar apex, surface, zenith, zodiac | |
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\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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