sublime — meaning in English

English meaning

• marvel noun Something that causes wonder or amazement.
• sublime adj So impressive, beautiful, or grand that it inspires deep awe.

Senses

sublime is used for these senses in English:

• marvel (intransitive) To become filled with wonderment or admiration; to be amazed at something.
• sublime (chiefly, poetic, archaic) Of a person: dignified, majestic, noble.
• supernal Exalted, exquisite, superlative.

marvel — full definition

1. noun Something that causes wonder or amazement.
2. verb To feel or express great wonder or surprise at something.

sublime — full definition

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

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