empyrean
Adjective
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Of or relating to the sky or heavens (synset 302730778)
"the empyrean sphere"same as: empyreal
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Inspiring awe (synset 301125519)
"well-meaning ineptitude that rises to empyreal absurdity"; "empyrean aplomb"; "the sublime beauty of the night"similar to: glorious - having or deserving or conferring glory
Noun
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The apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected (synset 108538450)
is a type of: surface - the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional objecthas:
- apex, apex of the sun's way, solar apex - the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars
- celestial point - a point in the heavens (on the celestial sphere)
- nadir - the point below the observer that is directly opposite the zenith on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected
- zenith - the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected
- zodiac - a belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side to the ecliptic; divided into 12 constellations or signs for astrological purposes
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