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empyreal

adjective

ˌem-ˌpī-ˈrē-əl How to pronounce empyreal (audio)
Definition of empyrealnext
as in celestial
of, relating to, or suggesting heaven a painting depicting the Deity as seated on an empyreal throne surrounded by saints and angels

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  1. celestial
  2. heavenly
Adjective
  • This celestial warrior has been protecting Marisol (Jade Santana) without her knowing it throughout her life.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • As a result, plans need to be made to deal with the logistics of several celestial vehicles taxiing and docking at the port and eventually at a permanent moon settlement.
    — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of celestial
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  • Set on the edge of the Village of Lindos, the heavenly parcel and its glass-like waters are nearly encased by rocks with stretches of smooth sand on either side.
    — Jennifer Tzeses, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Eleven years before that, Super Bowl XLIX gave us an all-time finish, from Jermaine Kearse’s heavenly juggle to Malcolm Butler’s fateful pick at the goal line.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of heavenly
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“Empyreal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empyreal. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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