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sublime

[səˈblaɪm]

sublime Definition

  • 1of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe
  • 2elevated or lofty in thought, language, or style

Using sublime: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sublime" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The view from the mountaintop was sublime.

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    The concert was a sublime experience.

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    The writer's use of language was sublime.

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    The painting was a sublime work of art.

sublime Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sublime

Antonyms for sublime

Idioms Using sublime

  • sublime heights

    great achievements or accomplishments that are considered exceptional or outstanding

    Example

    Her career reached sublime heights when she won the Nobel Prize.

  • ignorance that is so complete as to be almost blissful

    Example

    He was happy in his sublime ignorance of the situation.

  • indifference that is so complete as to be almost admirable

    Example

    She faced criticism with sublime indifference.

Phrases with sublime

  • the beauty and majesty of the natural world that inspires awe and wonder

    Example

    The sublime nature of the Grand Canyon is breathtaking.

  • poetry that is elevated and profound in thought and language

    Example

    The works of William Wordsworth are considered sublime poetry.

  • architecture that is grand and majestic in design and execution

    Example

    The Taj Mahal is an example of sublime architecture.

Origins of sublime

from Latin 'sublimis', meaning 'uplifted'

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Summary: sublime in Brief

The term 'sublime' [səˈblaɪm] refers to something that is excellent, grand, or beautiful enough to inspire admiration or awe. It can describe natural wonders, artistic works, or even ideas and language. Examples include 'The view from the mountaintop was sublime.' and 'The writer's use of language was sublime.' 'Sublime' also appears in idioms like 'sublime heights,' referring to great achievements, and 'sublime ignorance,' referring to blissful ignorance.