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Sublime

Adjective / sʌˈblaɪm / Another word for sublime — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe

Synonyms & similar words

idealistic empyreal lofty exalted rarefied empyrean elevated rarified grand reverend sublimate excellent magnificent splendid superb grand majestic impressive wonderful glorious divine heavenly transcendent supreme lofty noble elevated exalted awe-inspiring breathtaking stunning

Synonyms by register

Formal

exalted transcendent awe-inspiring magnificent

Informal

amazing incredible fantastic awesome

Literary

heavenly ethereal seraphic

Antonyms

ordinary common mediocre unimpressive banal low inferior

Common collocations

  • sublime beauty
  • sublime experience
  • sublime moment
  • sublime art
  • sublime nature
  • sublime truth
  • sublime terror

Word family

noun sublimity
adjective sublime
adverb sublimely

Usage note

Often used to describe something of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe. It is generally a positive and elevated term.

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Example sentences

  1. The sunset over the ocean was a sublime sight.
  2. The orchestra's music was so sublime that it brought tears to my eyes.
  3. The artist's masterpiece was a sublime work of art.
  4. The chef's meal was sublime and left the diners wanting more.
  5. The mountain range was a sublime example of nature's beauty.

Quotes

  • The sublime is a feeling that comes not from the artist but from the artwork itself. - Jean-Francois Lyotard
  • The sublime is the moment when the mind comes to a halt in the face of an overwhelming presence. - Brian Swimme
  • The sublime is the beautiful that has been touched by terror. - Victor Hugo

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