empyrean
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected • Syn: celestial sphere, sphere, firmament, heavens, vault of heaven, welkin • Derivationally related forms: firmamental (for: firmament), empyreal • Hypernyms: surface • Part Meronyms: apex, solar apex, apex of the sun's way, celestial point, nadir, zenith, zodiac
1. of or relating to the sky or heavens - the empyrean sphere • Syn: empyreal • Pertains to noun: empyrean (for: empyreal) • Derivationally related forms: empyrean (for: 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 • Syn: empyreal, sublime • Similar to: glorious
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