Empyrean (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Of or relating to the sky or heavens; "the empyrean sphere".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The empyrean vault above the desert landscape twinkled with a million starry lights on a clear night.
- In ancient mythology, the empyrean realm was said to be the domain of the gods and goddesses of the sky.
- The empyrean blue of the summer sky was a deep and vibrant color that seemed almost otherworldly.
- As an astronomer, she spent most of her nights studying the empyrean expanse, searching for answers to humanity's most profound questions.
- The empyrean heavens were said to be the ultimate goal of the soul's journey, a place of eternal bliss and happiness.
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Meaning 2
Inspiring awe; "well-meaning ineptitude that rises to empyreal absurdity"- M.S.Dworkin; "empyrean aplomb"- Hamilton Basso; "the sublime beauty of the night".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The empyrean grandeur of the cathedral's architecture left me breathless as I stepped inside.
- Her well-meaning but clumsy attempts at cooking dinner rose to empyreal absurdity when she set the kitchen curtains on fire.
- The empyrean aplomb with which the CEO delivered the company's financial report was impressive, but ultimately unconvincing.
- As I gazed up at the starry night sky, I felt a sense of empyrean wonder at the vastness of the universe.
- The empyrean beauty of the sunset on the ocean horizon was a sight I would never forget, a moment of pure transcendence.