Main entry: vault of heaven, welkin, empyrean, firmament, sphere, celestial sphere, heavens
Definition: the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
Main entry: empyreal, empyrean, sublime
Definition: inspiring awe
Usage: well-meaning ineptitude that rises to empyreal absurdity- M.S.Dworkin; empyrean aplomb- Hamilton Basso; the sublime beauty of the night
Main entry: empyreal, empyrean
Definition: of or relating to the sky or heavens
Usage: the empyrean sphere