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   sublime

   /səˈblʌɪm/

   adjective

   • 1. of very great excellence or beauty: "Mozart's sublime piano concertos" Similar exaltedelevatednobleloftyawe-inspiringawesomemajesticmagnificentimposingglorioussupremegrandgreatoutstandingexcellentfirst-ratefirst-classsuperbperfectidealwonderfulmarvelloussplendiddelightfulblissfulrapturousinformal:fantasticfabulousfabsuperterrificstellarheavenlydivinemind-blowingtoo good to be trueout of this worldsmashingOpposite poorlowlyordinary
   • ▪ producing an overwhelming sense of awe or other high emotion through being vast or grand: "a sense of the sublime"
   • 2. (of a person's attitude or behaviour) extreme or unparalleled: "he had the sublime confidence of youth" Similar supremetotalcompleteutterconsummateextremearrogant

   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"
   • ▪ cause (a substance) to sublime: "these crystals could be sublimed under a vacuum"
   • 2. elevate to a high degree of moral or spiritual purity or excellence: archaic "let your thoughts be sublimed by the spirit of God"

   Word Origin late 16th century (in the sense ‘dignified, aloof’): from Latin sublimis, from sub- ‘up to’ + a second element perhaps related to limen ‘threshold’, limus ‘oblique’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. sublimely adverb
   • 2. sublimity noun

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

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   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.

   • English (US)

     SUBLIME meaning: 1. extremely good, beautiful, or enjoyable:...

   • Znaczenie Sublime, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     SUBLIME definicja: 1. extremely good, beautiful, or...

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     sublime translate: สูงส่ง. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Sublime: Polish Translation

     SUBLIME translate: wspaniały, sublimować, wzniosły,...

   • Sublime: German Translation

     SUBLIME translate: erhaben. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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   • Sublime: Portuguese Translation

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   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

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   Sublime can be an adjective, noun, or verb with different meanings. As an adjective, it means elevated, lofty, or inspiring. As a noun, it means the realm of things that are sublime. As a verb, it means to change a solid into a gas without melting.

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

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

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   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."

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

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   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.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › sublime_1sublime adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Sublime means of very high quality or great beauty, or (formal, often disapproving) extreme and not aware of the consequences. Learn how to use this adjective with pictures, pronunciation and usage notes.