sublime

sublime, magnifico

Così bello o impressionante da suscitare meraviglia e profonda ammirazione.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: magnificent, wonderful, awe-inspiring

Espressioni comuni: sublime beauty, sublime scenery, sublime music

sublime, elevato

Di straordinaria bontà, saggezza o grandezza spirituale.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: noble, exalted

Contrari: base

Espressioni comuni: sublime courage, sublime wisdom, sublime generosity

sublimare

Passare direttamente dallo stato solido a quello gassoso, senza diventare prima liquido.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: sublime into something (The crystals sublime into vapor when heated.)

Sinonimi: sublimate

Espressioni comuni: sublime into gas, sublime on heating