empyrean (adj.)

  1. of or relating to the sky or heavens; the empyrean sphere

    [ Syn: empyreal ]

    empyrean (n.)

  1. 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 ]

    empyrean (adj.)

  1. 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 ]

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