Sublime

Pronunciation: /səˈblaɪm/

Definitions of sublime

adjective of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe

Example Sentences

A1 The view from the top of the mountain was sublime.

A2 The music at the concert was sublime, it gave me chills.

B1 The artist's painting was described as sublime by art critics.

B2 The novel's prose was so sublime that it left a lasting impact on me.

C1 The performance of the orchestra was truly sublime, it moved me to tears.

C2 The chef's culinary skills were sublime, every dish was a work of art.

Examples of sublime in a Sentence

formal The artist's use of color and light created a sublime effect in his paintings.

informal The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely sublime.

slang That movie was so sublime, I could watch it over and over again.

figurative The singer's voice was so sublime, it felt like pure magic.

Grammatical Forms of sublime

• past tense: sublimed
• plural: sublimes
• comparative: more sublime
• superlative: most sublime
• present tense: sublimes
• future tense: will sublime
• perfect tense: has sublimed
• continuous tense: is subliming
• singular: sublime
• positive degree: sublime
• infinitive: to sublime
• gerund: subliming
• participle: sublimed

Origin and Evolution of sublime

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'sublime' originated from the Latin word 'sublimis', meaning 'uplifted' or 'elevated'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sublime' has evolved to represent something of outstanding beauty or excellence, often associated with awe-inspiring or transcendent qualities.