em·py·re·al ( m p -r   l, m-pîr-l)adj. 1. Empyrean. 2. Of the sky; celestial. 3. Elevated; sublime. [Middle English emperiall, from Medieval Latin empyreus, from Late Latin empyrius, fiery, from Greek empurios : en-, in; see en-2 + p  r, fire; see paw in Indo-European roots.] |
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| Adj. | 1. | empyreal - of or relating to the sky or heavens; "the empyrean sphere" |
| 2. | empyreal - inspiring awe; "well-meaning ineptitude that rises to empyreal absurdity"- M.S.Dworkin; "empyrean aplomb"- Hamilton Basso; "the sublime beauty of the night" glorious - having or deserving or conferring glory; "a long and glorious career"; "our glorious literature" |
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