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sub·lime
 sublime
- pronunciation:
- s
blaIm
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun, transitive verb & intransitive verb
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
exalted or noble; lofty.
This passage is written in sublime prose.- synonyms:
- beatified, exalted, grand, lofty, noble
- similar words:
- elevated, imposing
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| definition 2: |
superlative or supreme.
This dessert is simply sublime.- synonyms:
- splendid, superlative
- similar words:
- celestial, excellent, glorious, marvelous, supreme
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| definition 3: |
exciting wonder, reverence, or the like; impressive.
- synonyms:
- breathtaking, grand, majestic, splendid, stately, superb
- similar words:
- awesome, awful, divine, glorious, imposing, impressive, marvelous, wonderful
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| related words: |
gorgeous, grand, preeminent, stately, stunning, superb, towering |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
that which is sublime or superlative (prec. by the).
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb & intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
sublimed, sublimes, subliming |
| definition: |
to convert a solid to a gas, or vice versa, without liquefying; sublimate.
- synonyms:
- sublimate
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| derivations: |
sublimely (adv.), sublimeness (n.) |
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