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
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.
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.
verb
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.
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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