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empyreal

em·py·real

UK/ɛmˈpɪɹɪəl/ US/ɛmpɪˈɹiː.əl/ uncommon

adjective

1.

of or relating to the sky or heavens

  • “the empyrean sphere”
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2.

inspiring awe

  • “well-meaning ineptitude that rises to empyreal absurdity” M.S.Dworkin
  • “empyrean aplomb” Hamilton Basso
  • “the sublime beauty of the night”
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Origin

From Latin empyreus, from Ancient Greek ἐμπύριος (empúrios, “fiery”), from ἐν (en, “en-”) + πῦρ (pûr, “fire”) (English pyre).

Phrases

  • empyreal air

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