Empyrean Definition & Meaning

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

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