sublimed
səˈblaɪmd
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Definition of sublimed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
figurativeelevated to a higher or refined state
  • Her sublimed thoughts inspired everyone in the room.
elevated exalted refined
2.
chemistryTECH.changed from solid to gas without liquid stateTECH.
  • The sublimed iodine was collected on the cooler surface.
evaporated vaporized
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Origin of sublimed

Latin, sublimare (to raise) + -ed (past participle)

Examples of sublimed in a sentence

  • The artist's sublimed work captivated audiences.
  • The sublimed substance was visible on the glass.
  • Sublimed crystals formed on the container walls.

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  1. French:sublimé, ...
  2. German:erhabenen, sublimiert, ...
  3. Italian:elevati, sublimato, ...
  4. Spanish:sublimado, volatilizado, ...
  5. Portuguese:elevado, sublimado, ...
  6. Chinese:升华的, 直接气化的, ...
  7. Japanese:高尚な, 昇華した, ...
  8. Arabic:مُرْتَقًى, مُتَسَامٍ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְרֻמָּם, שֶׁעָבַר סוּבְּלִימַצְיָה, ...
  10. Russian:возвышенный, сублимированный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:піднесений, сублімований, ...
  12. Hindi:उन्नत, उत्क्षिप्त, ...
sublime
səˈblaɪm

Definition of sublime - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
qualityof very great excellence or beauty
  • The sublime scenery of the mountains left us speechless..
exquisite magnificent superb
2.
awe-inspiringcausing awe due to beauty or magnificence
  • The view from the mountain was truly sublime.
grand majestic
3.
statusvery high or exalted in status
  • He held a sublime position in the government.
elevated lofty noble

Verb

1.
phase changeintr.TECH.shift between solid and gas without passing through liquidintr.TECH.
  • Dry ice can sublime into gas without becoming liquid.
2.
elevate morallytr.Datedelevate to a high degree of moral or spiritual purity or excellencetr.Dated
  • She sublimed her thoughts through meditation..
elevate uplift

Noun

1.
excellencethe ultimate degree or perfect example
  • His kindness was the sublime of generosity.
epitome exemplar perfection
2.
artaspect of art or nature causing awe
  • The sublime of the mountain view left us speechless.
grandeur magnificence majesty
3.
philosophyintellectually or morally superior aspect
  • He dedicated his life to the sublime.
excellence grandeur
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in a way that changes quickly from great to silly
The conversation went from the sublime to the ridiculous.

Origin of sublime

Latin, sublimis (uplifted)

Examples of sublime in a sentence

  • The artist's work is sublime in every detail.
  • Her performance at the concert was sublime.
  • The artist's work is considered sublime by many critics.
  • The artist's work was considered sublime by critics.
  • Her sublime beauty captivated everyone in the room.
  • At low pressure, iodine can sublime directly into a violet vapor.

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  1. French:sublime, se sublimer, ...
  2. German:erhaben, sublimieren, ...
  3. Italian:sublime, sublimare, ...
  4. Spanish:excelso, sublimar, ...
  5. Portuguese:excelente, sublimar, ...
  6. Chinese:崇高的, 升华, ...
  7. Japanese:崇高な, 昇華する, ...
  8. Arabic:رَائِع, تَصَعَّدَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִשְׂגָּב, לְסַבְּלֵם, ...
  10. Russian:великолепный, сублимировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:величний, сублімува́тися, ...
  12. Hindi:अनुपम, उर्ध्वपातित होना, ...
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