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sublime
01
inspiring utmost admiration through nobility or greatness
Example
The Pope delivered a sublime message calling for unity and compassion.
Martin Luther King Jr. 's " I Have a Dream " speech is remembered as a sublime embodiment of courage and hope.
02
of the highest degree, exceeding ordinary limits
Example
The mountain peaks formed a sublime, towering vista against the sky.
Towering waterfalls plunged down the mountain in a deafening, sublime roar.
03
having exceptional beauty or excellence
Example
The pianist 's performance of the concerto was sublime, leaving the audience in awe of her talent.
As the sun set over the horizon, painting the sky in hues of pink and gold, the view from the mountaintop was truly sublime.
04
lofty and grand, beyond ordinary understanding or perception
Example
Plato employed sublime allegories to depict transcendental realms beyond ordinary human comprehension.
In his lofty writings, Emerson explored themes of nature, morality and spirituality with sublime eloquence.
05
inspiring awe
to sublime
01
vaporize and then condense right back again
02
to change from a solid to a gas without passing through the liquid phase
Example
Iodine can sublime when exposed to air, changing from a solid to a purple gas without melting.
The scientist used a vacuum to sublime the dry ice, causing it to transition directly from a solid to a gas in the laboratory.
