sublime sublime /səˈblaɪm/

adjective

1. () Inspiring awe  ( empyreal , empyrean , sublime )
   inspiring awe
    Well-meaning ineptitude that rises to empyreal absurdity
   well-meaning ineptitude that rises to empyreal absurdity
    Empyrean aplomb
   empyrean aplomb
    The sublime beauty of the night
   the sublime beauty of the night
   
2. () [Archaic] Lifted up or set high  ( sublime [Archaic] )
   lifted up or set high
    Their hearts were jocund and sublime
   their hearts were jocund and sublime
   
3. () Worthy of adoration or reverence  ( reverend , sublime )
   worthy of adoration or reverence
   
4. Greatest or maximal in degree; extreme  ( sublime , supreme )
   greatest or maximal in degree; extreme
    Supreme folly
   supreme folly
    The supreme confidence of youth
   the supreme confidence of youth
    The sublime absurdity of the creative process
   the sublime absurdity of the creative process
    His face assumed an expression of sublime conceit
   His face assumed an expression of sublime conceit
   
5. Of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style  ( elevated , grand , high-flown , high-minded , exalted , idealistic , lofty , noble-minded , rarefied , rarified , sublime )
   of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
    An exalted ideal
   an exalted ideal
    Argue in terms of high-flown ideals
   argue in terms of high-flown ideals
    A noble and lofty concept
   a noble and lofty concept
    A grand purpose
   a grand purpose
   

verb

1. () Vaporize and then condense right back again  ( sublimate , sublime )
   vaporize and then condense right back again
   
2. Change or cause to change directly from a solid into a vapor without first melting  ( sublimate , sublime )
   change or cause to change directly from a solid into a vapor without first melting
    Sublime iodine
   sublime iodine
    Some salts sublime when heated
   some salts sublime when heated