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sublime — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • lofty adj Very tall or high.
  • sublime adj So impressive, beautiful, or grand that it inspires deep awe.

Senses

sublime is used for these senses in English:

  • lofty High, tall, having great height or stature.
  • sublime (chiefly, poetic, archaic) Of a person: dignified, majestic, noble.
  • sublime Of an aspect of art or nature: causing awe or deep respect due to its beauty or magnificence; awe-inspiring, impressive.
  • supernal Exalted, exquisite, superlative.

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.

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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