Definitions
- Describing the sky or heavens, especially in a poetic or archaic context. - Referring to the celestial sphere or the upper atmosphere. - Talking about the expanse of the sky or the heavens as a symbol of vastness and infinity.
- Describing the sky or heavens, especially in a religious or biblical context. - Referring to the expanse of the sky or the heavens as a symbol of God's power and majesty. - Talking about the celestial sphere or the upper atmosphere as a divine creation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the sky or heavens.
- 2Both words can be used in a poetic or archaic context.
- 3Both words connote vastness and infinity.
- 4Both words are associated with a sense of wonder and awe.
- 5Both words are rarely used in everyday language.
What is the difference?
- 1Religious connotation: Firmament is more commonly used in a religious or biblical context than welkin.
- 2Formality: Firmament is more formal and archaic than welkin.
- 3Usage: Welkin is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of contexts than firmament.
- 4Popularity: Welkin is less commonly used than firmament.
Remember this!
Welkin and firmament are synonyms that both refer to the sky or heavens, but they differ in their origin, religious connotation, formality, usage, and popularity. While welkin is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of contexts, firmament is more formal and archaic, and is more commonly used in a religious or biblical context.
