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    sublime
    /səˈblʌɪm/

    adjective

    verb

    • 1. (of a solid substance) change directly into vapour when heated, typically forming a solid deposit again on cooling: "the ice sublimed away, leaving the books dry and undamaged"
    • 2. elevate to a high degree of moral or spiritual purity or excellence: archaic "let your thoughts be sublimed by the spirit of God"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSUBLIME | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Sublime can be an adjective meaning extremely good, beautiful, or enjoyable, or a noun meaning something that is sublime. It can also be a verb meaning to change a solid directly into a gas without becoming a liquid. See how to use sublime in sentences and different languages.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › sublimeSublime Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Sublime can be a verb meaning to change from solid to gas and back, or an adjective meaning lofty, grand, or awe-inspiring. Learn the synonyms, examples, history, and etymology of sublime from Merriam-Webster.

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  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › sublimeSUBLIME Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    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.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySUBLIME | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Sublime means extremely good, beautiful, or enjoyable, or very great. It can also be a noun for something that is sublime, or a verb for changing a solid into a gas without becoming a liquid. See how to use sublime in sentences and different languages.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › sublimeSublime - definition of sublime by The Free Dictionary

    Sublime means of high moral, aesthetic, intellectual, or spiritual value; inspiring awe or admiration. It can also refer to a chemical process of changing a solid into a vapor without melting. See synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › sublimeSublime - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    In common use, sublime is an adjective meaning "awe-inspiringly grand, excellent, or impressive," like the best chocolate fudge sundae you've ever had. You might describe a spine-tingling piece of music as "a work of sublime beauty."

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSUBLIME definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Sublime means having a wonderful quality that affects you deeply, or being unparalleled or supreme. It can also refer to a process of changing a solid into a gas without melting. Learn more about sublime with synonyms, examples, and usage notes.