sublime
4 antonyms and opposites of sublime, grouped by meaning.
Adj — So impressive, beautiful, or grand that it inspires deep awe.
Antonyms
How to use sublime
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
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."
Full origin of sublime →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.