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sublime
[suh-blahym]
adjective
elevated or lofty in thought, language, etc.: Paradise Lost is sublime poetry.
impressing the mind with a sense of grandeur or power; inspiring awe, veneration, etc..
Switzerland has sublime scenery.
supreme or outstanding.
a sublime dinner.
complete; absolute; utter.
sublime stupidity.
Archaic.
of lofty bearing.
Archaic., raised high; high up.
noun
the sublime,
the realm of things that are sublime.
the sublime in art.
the quality of being sublime.
the sublime of nature.
the greatest or supreme degree.
verb (used with object)
to make higher, nobler, or purer.
Chemistry.
to convert (a solid substance) by heat into a vapor, which on cooling condenses again to solid form, without apparent liquefaction.
to cause to be given off by this or some analogous process.
verb (used without object)
Chemistry., to volatilize from the solid state to a gas, and then condense again as a solid without passing through the liquid state.
sublime
/ səˈblaɪm, səˈblɪmɪtɪ /
adjective
of high moral, aesthetic, intellectual, or spiritual value; noble; exalted
inspiring deep veneration, awe, or uplifting emotion because of its beauty, nobility, grandeur, or immensity
unparalleled; supreme
a sublime compliment
poetic, of proud bearing or aspect
archaic, raised up
noun
something that is sublime
the ultimate degree or perfect example
the sublime of folly
verb
(tr) to make higher or purer
to change or cause to change directly from a solid to a vapour or gas without first melting
to sublime iodine
many mercury salts sublime when heated
to undergo or cause to undergo this process followed by a reverse change directly from a vapour to a solid
to sublime iodine onto glass
Other Word Forms
- sublimely adverb
- sublimeness noun
- sublimer noun
- unsublimed adjective
- sublimity noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of sublime1
Example Sentences
Former special counsel Jack Smith took to a London stage last week to provide a sublime if unwitting lesson in the two styles of lawfare now on display in our beleaguered justice system.
Farrell created tries for Fergus Burke and Ben Earl with a sublime offload and pinpoint crossfield kick, but it was not enough to stop his side suffering their third successive defeat by Harlequins.
McEwan’s elegantly structured and provocative novel is a strong argument for how little raw data, or even the most sublime art, can tell us about humans and their contrary natures.
Joe Root's sublime 64 not out led Trent Rockets to a tense three-wicket win over Welsh Fire and confirmed their place in the knockouts of The Hundred men's competition.
Reijnders' footwork and chipped pass for the opening goal was sublime, while there was nothing Jose Sa could do for his first-half goal which was clipped across goal and into the bottom corner.
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