Sublime (en. Sublime)
/suˈbli.me/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has extraordinary beauty or greatness.
The landscape was so sublime that it left us speechless.
El paisaje era tan sublime que nos dejó sin palabras.
That provokes admiration or amazement for its beauty or perfection.
The artist's performance was sublime and moving.
La interpretación del artista fue sublime y conmovedora.
That is elevated in thought or expression.
His ideas about life are truly sublime.
Sus ideas sobre la vida son realmente sublimes.
Etymology
From Latin 'sublimis', meaning 'elevated' or 'in the heights'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sublime surprise
A surprise so impressive that it leaves everyone astonished.
sublime sorpresa
in a sublime state
To be in a state of extreme happiness or joy.
en un estado sublime
sublime landscapes
Landscapes that are extraordinarily beautiful.
sublimes paisajes
Related Words
sublimation
The process of transforming a substance from solid to gas without passing through the liquid.
sublimación
sublimity
The quality of being sublime, admirable, or extraordinarily good.
sublimidad
Slang Meanings
When something is exceptionally good or of high quality.
That movie was sublime, the best I have ever seen.
Esa película fue sublime, la mejor que he visto.
It is used to describe an extremely positive experience.
The concert was sublime, I will never forget it.
El concierto fue sublime, nunca lo olvidaré.