EMPYREAL Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

empyreal

adjective

ˌem-ˌpī-ˈrē-əl

Definition of empyreal

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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While Europe will experience a total solar eclipse, millions of Americans will instead witness a partial solar eclipse followed by the annual Perseid meteor shower, creating an unusual back-to-back celestial spectacle.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Advertisement Muller suggests the best time to watch the celestial event is after midnight, but advises heading to an area with low light pollution.

— Callum Sutherland, Time, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of celestial

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To map out these heavenly realms takes a certain amount of ego and pollyannaism otherwise absent from Reilly’s worldview.

— Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026
The actress, 29, wore a heavenly floor-length white gown sourced from French fashion house Matières Fécales to the red carpet at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on Tuesday, July 14.

— Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026

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