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Sublime

Verb

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1.VerbSynonym of sublimate. To heat (a substance) in a container so as to convert it into a gas which then condenses in solid form on cooler parts of the container; to change (a solid substance) into a gas without breaking down or passing through the liquid state by heating it gently. To obtain or purify (a substance) in this manner. To raise (someone or an intangible thing) to a state of (especially moral or spiritual) excellence; to exalt.
2.VerbSynonym of sublimate. To heat (a substance) in a container so as to convert it into a gas which then condenses in solid form on cooler parts of the container; to change (a solid substance) into a gas without breaking down or passing through the liquid state by heating it gently. To obtain or purify (a substance) in this manner.
3.VerbTo heat (a substance) in a container so as to convert it into a gas which then condenses in solid form on cooler parts of the container; to change (a solid substance) into a gas without breaking down or passing through the liquid state by heating it gently.
4.VerbTo obtain or purify (a substance) in this manner.
5.VerbTo raise (someone or an intangible thing) to a state of (especially moral or spiritual) excellence; to exalt.
6.VerbTo cause (someone or something) to ascend; to raise (someone or something) to a high position. To cause (juice or sap) to rise in a plant. Especially of the sun: to heat (something) and cause vapours, etc., to rise from it. To purify (someone) from a bad influence or from sin. To raise (someone) to a high office or status; to dignify, to exalt.
7.VerbTo cause (someone or something) to ascend; to raise (someone or something) to a high position.
8.VerbTo cause (juice or sap) to rise in a plant.
9.VerbEspecially of the sun: to heat (something) and cause vapours, etc., to rise from it.
10.VerbTo purify (someone) from a bad influence or from sin.
11.VerbTo raise (someone) to a high office or status; to dignify, to exalt.
12.VerbTo raise (a physical thing) to a state of excellence; to improve.
13.VerbSynonym of sublimate. Of a substance: to change from a solid into a gas without passing through the liquid state, with or without being heated. Of a substance: to change from a gas into a solid without passing through the liquid state. To become higher in quality or status; to improve.
14.VerbSynonym of sublimate. Of a substance: to change from a solid into a gas without passing through the liquid state, with or without being heated. Of a substance: to change from a gas into a solid without passing through the liquid state.
15.VerbOf a substance: to change from a solid into a gas without passing through the liquid state, with or without being heated.
16.VerbOf a substance: to change from a gas into a solid without passing through the liquid state.
17.VerbTo become higher in quality or status; to improve.
18.AdjectiveHigh, tall, towering; also, positioned in a high place; high-up, lofty.
19.AdjectiveOf an aspect of art or nature: causing awe or deep respect due to its beauty or magnificence; awe-inspiring, impressive.
"sublime scenery; a sublime deed; the Sublime Porte; He is behaving like a sublime idiot."
20.AdjectiveOf an aspect of art or nature: causing awe or deep respect due to its beauty or magnificence; awe-inspiring, impressive.
"sublime scenery"
21.AdjectiveOf flight: ascending, soaring.
22.AdjectiveOf an idea or other thing: requiring great intellectual effort to appreciate or understand; very elevated, refined, or subtle.
23.AdjectiveOf language, style, or writing: expressing opinions in a grand way.
24.AdjectiveOf a person or their actions or qualities: intellectually, morally, or spiritually superior.
"a sublime deed"
25.AdjectiveOf an office or status: very high; exalted; also, used as an honorific (often capitalized as Sublime) to refer to someone of high office or status, especially the Ottoman sultan; or to things associated with such a person.
"the Sublime Porte"
26.AdjectiveOf a thing: consummate, perfect; excellent, marvellous, wonderful.
27.AdjectiveOf a person: dignified, majestic, noble.
28.AdjectiveOf a person: haughty, proud.
29.AdjectiveComplete, downright, utter.
"He is behaving like a sublime idiot."
30.AdjectiveElevated by joy; elated. Of a substance: purified, refined; hence, of the highest quality. Of arms: lifted up, raised. Of a muscle (especially the flexor digitorum superficialis muscle of the forearm which lies above the flexor digitorum profundus muscle): positioned above another muscle; superficial.
31.AdjectiveElevated by joy; elated. Of a substance: purified, refined; hence, of the highest quality.
32.AdjectiveElevated by joy; elated.
33.AdjectiveOf a substance: purified, refined; hence, of the highest quality.
34.AdjectiveOf arms: lifted up, raised.
35.AdjectiveOf a muscle (especially the flexor digitorum superficialis muscle of the forearm which lies above the flexor digitorum profundus muscle): positioned above another muscle; superficial.
36.AdjectiveOf breathing: very laboured.
37.NounSomething which is sublime; a sublimity. In the form the sublime of: the highest degree; the acme, the height.
38.NounSomething which is sublime; a sublimity.
39.NounIn the form the sublime of: the highest degree; the acme, the height.
40.NounChiefly preceded by the. An aspect of art or nature which causes awe or deep respect due to its beauty or magnificence; hence, the great beauty or magnificence of a place, a thing, etc. A style of language or writing which expresses opinions in a grand way. That which is intellectually, morally, or spiritually superior in human life or human nature.
41.NounAn aspect of art or nature which causes awe or deep respect due to its beauty or magnificence; hence, the great beauty or magnificence of a place, a thing, etc.
42.NounA style of language or writing which expresses opinions in a grand way.
43.NounThat which is intellectually, morally, or spiritually superior in human life or human nature.
44.NounThe quality or state of being sublime; sublimeness, sublimity.
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