sublime

word

Definition

Something that is sublime is extremely beautiful, impressive, or of very high quality, inspiring admiration or awe.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly formal, literary, or poetic. Used to describe art, nature, ideas, or feelings of great beauty or excellence. Often expresses deep admiration or awe. Not common in casual conversation.

Spanish: sublime - excelso Portuguese (BR): sublime - excelso Portuguese (PT): sublime - excelso Chinese (Simplified): 崇高的 - 壮丽的 Chinese (Traditional): 崇高的 - 壯麗的 Hindi: उत्कृष्ट - महान Arabic: سامٍ - رائع Bengali: অতুলনীয় - অনির্বচনীয় - অপূর্ব Russian: возвышенный - величественный - изумительный Japanese: 崇高な - 素晴らしい - 卓越した Vietnamese: tuyệt vời - trác tuyệt - siêu phàm Korean: 숭고한 - 매우 훌륭한 - 고상한 Turkish: yüce - olağanüstü - muhteşem Urdu: عظیم - ارفع - بے مثال Indonesian: sublim - agung - sangat indah

Example Sentences

The orchestra's music was absolutely sublime last night.

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The view from the mountain was sublime.

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She delivered a sublime performance in the play.

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This chocolate tastes sublime.

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He described the painting as a sublime example of modern art.

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There was something sublime about the simple beauty of the sunset.

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