EMPYREAN

• (noun) the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

  synonyms : celestial sphere , firmament , heavens , sphere , vault of heaven , welkin

• (adj.) of or relating to the sky or heavens

  "the empyrean sphere"

  synonyms : empyreal

• (adj.) inspiring awe

  "well-meaning ineptitude that rises to empyreal absurdity", "empyrean aplomb", "the sublime beauty of the night"

  synonyms : empyreal , sublime

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