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In ancient European cosmologies inspired by Aristotle, the Empyrean Heaven, Empyreal or simply the Empyrean, was the place in the highest heaven, which was supposed to be occupied by the element of fire (or aether in Aristotle 's natural philosophy). The word derives from the Medieval Latin empyreus, an adaptation of the Ancient Greek empyros ...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Definitions of 'empyrean' 1. the highest heaven. ; specif., a. among the ancients, the sphere of pure light or fire. [...] b. among Christian poets, the abode of God. [...] 2. the sky; the celestial vault; firmament. [...] 3. empyreal. [...] More. Synonyms of 'empyrean' • heavenly, refined, aerial, sublime [...]
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Quick Reference. Heaven, in particular the highest part of heaven, thought by the ancients to be the realm of pure fire and by early Christians to be the abode of God and the angels.
