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Definition of Empyrean
1. Adjective. Of or relating to the sky or heavens. "The empyrean sphere"
2. Noun. The apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected.
Terms within: Apex, Apex Of The Sun's Way, Solar Apex, Celestial Point, Nadir, Zenith, Zodiac
Generic synonyms: Surface
Derivative terms: Empyreal, Firmamental
3. Adjective. Inspiring awe. "The sublime beauty of the night"
Definition of Empyrean
1. n. The highest heaven, where the pure element of fire was supposed by the ancients to subsist.
2. a. Empyreal.
Definition of Empyrean
1. Noun. The region of pure light and fire; the highest heaven, where the pure element of fire was supposed by the ancients to exist: the same as the ether, the ninth heaven according to ancient astronomy. ¹
2. Adjective. of the sky or the heavens; celestially refined ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Empyrean
1. the highest heaven [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Empyrean
Literary usage of Empyrean
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Egyptian Literature: Comprising Egyptian Tales, Hymns, Litanies, Invocations by Epiphanius Wilson (1901)
"3 Hail to thee, inhabitant of the empyrean, god seated upon his throne, who
boldest the sceptre hik,9 King of the empyrean, Prince of the Aker, great Prince ..."
2. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable: Giving the Derivation, Source, Or Origin of by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer (1898)
"... the empyrean, or abode of deity •Tn*y pu« ihe planets seven, and pass the
flit, Ana chat crystalline sphere whose balance weighs Tbe ..."
3. The Monthly Magazine by Richard Phillips (1801)
"... glance of the beatific vi- fion in the heaven of heavens, the poet's empyrean*
I cannot ... empyrean ..."
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