empyrean Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
    firmament; vault of heaven; welkin; sphere; celestial sphere; heavens.
  2. adjective of or relating to the sky or heavens
    empyreal.
    • the empyrean sphere
  3. adjective satellite inspiring awe
    empyreal; sublime.
    • well-meaning ineptitude that rises to empyreal absurdity"- M.S.Dworkin
    • empyrean aplomb"- Hamilton Basso
    • the sublime beauty of the night

WordNet


Em`py*re"an noun
Etymology
See Empyreal.
Definitions
  1. 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 adjective
Definitions
  1. Empyreal. Akenside.

Webster 1913