sublime

4 antonyms for sublime — opposites grouped by meaning.

Adj — So impressive, beautiful, or grand that it inspires deep awe.

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adj

So impressive, beautiful, or grand that it inspires deep awe.

“The view from the summit was utterly sublime.”

supreme rarified lofty empyrean empyreal exalted elevated rarefied reverend grand idealistic

Opposites

deposit desublimate base unsublime

2. verb

For a solid to turn directly into a gas without passing through a liquid stage, or to cause it to do so (a chemistry term also called sublimating).

“Dry ice sublimes at room temperature, turning straight into carbon dioxide gas.”

sublimate

Antonyms

deposit desublimate base unsublime

How to use sublime

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

sublime beauty utterly sublime sublime to ridiculous

The chemistry sense is technical; the everyday sense is a fairly formal, literary way to say "amazing."

Etymology

From Latin sublīmis, "elevated, lofty" — from sub- ("up to") plus a root meaning roughly "raised."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sublime” mean?

The word “sublime” means so impressive, beautiful, or grand that it inspires deep awe. In plain terms, in everyday use, something so beautiful or grand it takes your breath away; in chemistry, a solid changing straight into a gas.

How do you pronounce “sublime”?

“Sublime” is pronounced suh-BLYM (/səˈblaɪm/ in IPA).

How do you use “sublime” in a sentence?

Here is “sublime” used in a sentence: “The view from the summit was utterly sublime.”

What is the opposite of “sublime”?

The opposite of “sublime” — its antonyms — are deposit, desublimate, base and unsublime.

What part of speech is “sublime”?

Depending on how it is used, “sublime” can be an adjective and a verb.

Where does the word “sublime” come from?

The word “sublime” comes from Latin. From Latin sublīmis, "elevated, lofty" — from sub- ("up to") plus a root meaning roughly "raised.".

Is “sublime” a common word?

“Sublime” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “sublime” have?

“Sublime” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: so impressive, beautiful, or grand that it inspires deep awe.

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