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  1. 1. a. : the highest heaven or heavenly sphere in ancient and medieval cosmology usually consisting of fire or light. b. : the true and ultimate heavenly paradise. 2. : firmament, heavens. 3. : an ideal place or state.

  2. noun. 1. archaic. the highest part of the (supposedly spherical) heavens, thought in ancient times to contain the pure element of fire and by early Christians to be the abode of God and the angels. 2. poetic. the heavens or sky. adjective also: empyreal. 3. of or relating to the sky, the heavens, or the empyrean. 4.

  3. The adjective empyrean, pronounced "em-PEER-ee-an," can describe a religious idea of heaven. It can also describe the sky itself, or something that is awe-inspiring, like the empyrean beauty of the Himalayas.

  4. What does the word empyrean mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the word empyrean . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

  5. Definitions of 'empyrean' 1. archaic. the highest part of the (supposedly spherical) heavens, thought in ancient times to contain the pure element of fire and by early Christians to be the abode of God and the angels. [...] 2. poetic. the heavens or sky. [...] 3. of or relating to the sky, the heavens, or the empyrean. [...] 4. heavenly or sublime.

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  8. Dictionary definition of empyrean. Heavenly, celestial, or associated with the highest regions of the sky or the divine realm. "The painting depicted an empyrean paradise, with angels and divine beings." Detailed meaning of empyrean.