sublime

/sə'blaim/

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Explanation of "Sublime"

Definition:
The word "sublime" is an adjective that describes something of great beauty, excellence, or moral worth. It often refers to things that are elevated in nature, style, or ideals, inspiring feelings of awe or admiration.

Summary

"Sublime" is a powerful word that conveys beauty and excellence in various contexts, whether describing nature, art, or ideals. It inspires admiration and can also have scientific meanings related to physical changes.

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Adjective

1. 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
2. lifted up or set high
   • their hearts were jocund and sublime- Milton
3. worthy of adoration or reverence
4. inspiring awe
   • well-meaning ineptitude that rises to empyreal absurdity- M.S.Dworkin
   • empyrean aplomb- Hamilton Basso
   • the sublime beauty of the night

Verb

1. change or cause to change directly from a solid into a vapor without first melting
   • sublime iodine
   • some salts sublime when heated
2. vaporize and then condense right back again

Synonyms

• reverend
• empyreal
• empyrean
• sublimate