firmament
/'fə:məmənt/
Definition
- Noun:
- The apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected: The firmament refers to the sky, especially when viewed as a vast, overarching dome or sphere to which the stars, sun, moon, and planets seem to be attached.
- The heavens or sky, particularly in a literary or archaic context: The word is often used poetically or in historical texts to describe the sky as a solid, overarching structure.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ancient astronomers believed the stars were fixed in the firmament.
- The poet gazed up at the starry firmament, feeling a sense of wonder.
Advanced Usage
- "The vault of the firmament": A poetic phrase emphasizing the dome-like appearance of the sky.
- At night, the vault of the firmament was filled with countless stars.
Variants and Related Words
- Firmamental (adj): Pertaining to the firmament.
- The firmamental dome was a common concept in ancient cosmology.
Synonyms
- Heavens
- Sky
- Vault of heaven
- Empyrean (poetic)
Idioms and Phrases
- "From firmament to firmament": An archaic or poetic expression meaning throughout the entire heavens or sky.
- His fame spread from firmament to firmament.
Noun
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the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
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