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崇高 — meaning in English

suukō

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English meaning

  • lofty adj Very tall or high.
  • nobility noun The aristocratic social class, historically holding hereditary titles and privilege.
  • sublime adj So impressive, beautiful, or grand that it inspires deep awe.
  • venerable adj Commanding great respect because of age, wisdom, or long-standing achievement.

Senses

崇高 is used for these senses in English:

  • lofty High, tall, having great height or stature.
  • nobility (uncountable) The quality of being noble.
  • sublime (chiefly, poetic, archaic) Of a person: dignified, majestic, noble.
  • venerable Worthy of reverence.

lofty — full definition

  1. adj Very tall or high.
  2. adj Noble or idealistic, sometimes to the point of being unrealistic.
  3. adj Haughty or arrogant.

nobility — full definition

  1. noun The aristocratic social class, historically holding hereditary titles and privilege.
  2. noun The quality of having high moral character or dignity.

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