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sublime

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /səˈblaɪm/

sublime means: So beautiful or impressive that it fills you with wonder and deep admiration.

adjective

AWESOME BEAUTYC1

So beautiful or impressive that it fills you with wonder and deep admiration.

  • The mountain view was sublime.
  • We listened to a sublime piece of music.
  • Her painting captures the sublime beauty of the desert.

Similar words: magnificent, wonderful, awe-inspiring

Common phrases: sublime beauty, sublime scenery, sublime music

EXCEPTIONAL GREATNESSC2

Showing an exceptionally high level of goodness, wisdom, or spiritual greatness.

  • Her sublime courage inspired us.
  • He showed sublime generosity toward his enemies.
  • The story presents a teacher of sublime wisdom.

Similar words: noble, exalted

Opposites: base

Common phrases: sublime courage, sublime wisdom, sublime generosity

verb

SOLID TO GASC2

To change directly from a solid into a gas, without first becoming a liquid.

  • Dry ice sublimes at room temperature.
  • The solid sublimed without melting.
  • Some substances sublime when heated gently.

How to use it: sublime into something (The crystals sublime into vapor when heated.)

Similar words: sublimate

Common phrases: sublime into gas, sublime on heating

Questions about sublime

What does sublime mean?

So beautiful or impressive that it fills you with wonder and deep admiration.

What is sublime in other languages?

Türkçe: muhteşem · Español: sublime · Français: sublime · Deutsch: erhaben · Italiano: sublime · 日本語: 崇高な

How do you pronounce sublime?

It is pronounced /səˈblaɪm/.

How do you use sublime in a sentence?

The mountain view was sublime. We listened to a sublime piece of music.

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