sublime
//səˈblaɪm//
Adjective
sublimeCanonical form
sublimerComparative
sublimestSuperlative
1
Of outstanding spiritual, intellectual, or moral worth; inspiring awe or admiration.
The sublime beauty of the mountain peaks left us speechless.
2
Of supreme excellence or beauty; producing an overwhelming sense of grandeur.
The view from the mountain peak was truly sublime.
Synonym
Verb
1
(Chemistry) To change directly from a solid to a gas without passing through a liquid state.
Dry ice sublimes at room temperature, turning directly into carbon dioxide gas.
2
To elevate or exalt to a high degree of moral or spiritual purity.
The experience sublimed her spirit to a higher level of understanding.
Noun
1
Something that is sublime; the ultimate example of beauty or excellence.
The artist dedicated his life to pursuing the sublime in nature.