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firmamental

firmamental

9.9
Describes the sky in a poetic or old-fashioned way
  • adjective
  • /ˌfɜr.məˈnɛntəl/
  • Archaic
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  • The poet described the stars as firmamental jewels scattered across the night sky.

Examples

  • The firmamental dome above captivated the astronomers as they gazed at the constellations.

  • In ancient texts, the firmamental heavens were believed to be the dwelling place of the gods.

  • By the absolute equalization of this movement—or of such as this—had the cycles of the firmamental orbs themselves been adjusted.

    Academic text (1999)

Synonyms

celestial
vsfirmamental
  • Specialized
25 6.9

Relating to the sky or outer space, like stars and planets

is more literary and old-fashioned than the scientific term
heavenly
vsfirmamental
  • Specialized
19 4.6

Relating to the sky and objects in outer space

is more poetic and old-fashioned than the technical use
empyreal
vsfirmamental
  • Archaic
9.9

Relating to the sky or heavens and making you feel great wonder

is older and literary, naming the visible vault above us
empyrean
vsfirmamental
  • Archaic
9.9

Like the highest part of the sky or heaven

is used more broadly to name upper air in older style
skyey
vsfirmamental
  • Archaic
9.9

Having the light blue color or wide open feeling of the sky

is an older, literary word for the heavens rather than color

Surface Forms

firmamental positive

Morphology

firmamental = firmament (transparent) = firmament + al

The adjective is formed regularly from firmament + -al, with a direct and predictable meaning of 'relating to the firmament.'

Etymology

Firmamental comes from firmament, which has the Latin root firmare meaning 'to make firm' and is the same root as the English word firm meaning 'strong'. Long ago people imagined the sky as a solid, fixed dome, so firmamental means 'relating to the sky' in a poetic or old-fashioned way.