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   sublime

   /səˈblʌɪm/

   adjective

   • 1. of very great excellence or beauty: "Mozart's sublime piano concertos" Similar exaltedelevatednobleloftyawe-inspiringawesomemajesticmagnificentimposingglorioussupremegrandgreatoutstandingexcellentfirst-ratefirst-classsuperbperfectidealwonderfulmarvelloussplendiddelightfulblissfulrapturousinformal:fantasticfabulousfabsuperterrificstellarheavenlydivinemind-blowingtoo good to be trueout of this worldsmashingOpposite poorlowlyordinary
   • ▪ producing an overwhelming sense of awe or other high emotion through being vast or grand: "a sense of the sublime"
   • 2. (of a person's attitude or behaviour) extreme or unparalleled: "he had the sublime confidence of youth" Similar supremetotalcompleteutterconsummateextremearrogant

   verb

   • 1. (of a solid substance) change directly into vapour when heated, typically forming a solid deposit again on cooling: "the ice sublimed away, leaving the books dry and undamaged"
   • ▪ cause (a substance) to sublime: "these crystals could be sublimed under a vacuum"
   • 2. elevate to a high degree of moral or spiritual purity or excellence: archaic "let your thoughts be sublimed by the spirit of God"

   Word Origin late 16th century (in the sense ‘dignified, aloof’): from Latin sublimis, from sub- ‘up to’ + a second element perhaps related to limen ‘threshold’, limus ‘oblique’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. sublimely adverb
   • 2. sublimity noun

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   1. : to cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form. 2. [French sublimer, from Latin sublimare] a (1) : to elevate or exalt especially in dignity or honor. (2) : to render finer (as in purity or excellence) b. : to convert (something inferior) into something of higher worth. intransitive verb.

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   SUBLIME definition: 1. extremely good, beautiful, or enjoyable: 2. very great: 3. something that is sublime: . Learn more.

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   adjective. elevated or lofty in thought, language, etc.: Paradise Lost is sublime poetry. Synonyms: noble, exalted. impressing the mind with a sense of grandeur or power; inspiring awe, veneration, etc.: Switzerland has sublime scenery.

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   1. of high moral, aesthetic, intellectual, or spiritual value; noble; exalted. 2. inspiring deep veneration, awe, or uplifting emotion because of its beauty, nobility, grandeur, or immensity. 3. unparalleled; supreme: a sublime compliment. 4. poetic of proud bearing or aspect. 5. archaic raised up.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySUBLIME | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   SUBLIME meaning: 1. extremely good, beautiful, or enjoyable: 2. very great: 3. something that is sublime: . Learn more.

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   Oct 4, 2023 · 1. Set or raised aloft; high up. Now rare (archaic in later… 2. Of language, style, or a literary work: expressing noble… Expand. 3. Frequently poetic. Noble, dignified, or stately in bearing… 4. Belonging to or designating the highest sphere of thought… Expand. 5. Of a person, personal attribute, action, etc.: morally… Expand.

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   The beauty of music or nature can be awe-inspiring, but sublime is also useful for describing everything from an impressive serve in tennis to a jaw-droppingly good taste sensation. Definitions of sublime. adjective. of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSUBLIME definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. of high moral, aesthetic, intellectual, or spiritual value; noble; exalted. 2. inspiring deep veneration, awe, or uplifting emotion because of its beauty, nobility, grandeur, or immensity. 3. unparalleled; supreme. a sublime compliment. 4. poetic. of proud bearing or aspect.

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    Definition of sublime adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English sub‧lime1 /səˈblaɪm/ adjective 1 something that is sublime is so good or beautiful that it affects you deeply The view was sublime. Her songs are a sublime fusion of pop and Brazilian music. 2 used to describe feelings or behaviour that are very great or extreme, especially when someone seems ...