sublime
12 synonyms and 4 antonyms for sublime, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — So impressive, beautiful, or grand that it inspires deep awe.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
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Less common
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Rare, literary or technical
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
So impressive, beautiful, or grand that it inspires deep awe.
“The view from the summit was utterly sublime.”
Opposites
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.”
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."
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