Meaning & Definition of Sublime in English
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Sublime
/səblaɪm/
verb
1. Vaporize and then condense right back again
synonym:
- sublime,
- sublimate
2. Change or cause to change directly from a solid into a vapor without first melting
- "Sublime iodine"
- "Some salts sublime when heated"
synonym:
- sublime,
- sublimate
adjective
1. Inspiring awe
- "Well-meaning ineptitude that rises to empyreal absurdity"- m.s.dworkin
- "Empyrean aplomb"- hamilton basso
- "The sublime beauty of the night"
synonym:
- empyreal,
- empyrean,
- sublime
2. Worthy of adoration or reverence
synonym:
- reverend,
- sublime
3. Lifted up or set high
- "Their hearts were jocund and sublime"- milton
synonym:
- sublime
4. Of high moral or intellectual value
- Elevated in nature or style
- "An exalted ideal"
- "Argue in terms of high-flown ideals"- oliver franks
- "A noble and lofty concept"
- "A grand purpose"
synonym:
- exalted,
- elevated,
- sublime,
- grand,
- high-flown,
- high-minded,
- lofty,
- rarefied,
- rarified,
- idealistic,
- noble-minded
Examples of using
His martial arts prowess has already reached a level of sublime perfection.
It was a sublime scenery.