'Empyrean' definitions:
Definition of 'empyrean'
(from WordNet)
adjective
Of or relating to the sky or heavens; "the empyrean sphere" [syn: empyrean, empyreal]
adjective
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, empyrean, sublime]
noun
The apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected [syn: celestial sphere, sphere, empyrean, firmament, heavens, vault of heaven, welkin]
Definition of 'Empyrean'
From: 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]
Definition of 'Empyrean'
From: GCIDE
- Empyrean \Em`py*re"an\, a. Empyreal. --Akenside. [1913 Webster]