SUBLIME: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SUBLIME?

Need another word that means the same as “sublime”? Find 27 synonyms and 30 related words for “sublime” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Sublime” are: empyreal, empyrean, reverend, supreme, elevated, exalted, grand, high-flown, high-minded, idealistic, lofty, noble-minded, rarefied, rarified, noble, awe-inspiring, awesome, majestic, magnificent, imposing, glorious, total, complete, utter, consummate, extreme, sublimate

Sublime as a Verb

Definitions of "Sublime" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “sublime” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Change or cause to change directly from a solid into a vapor without first melting.
• Elevate to a high degree of moral or spiritual purity or excellence.
• (of a solid substance) change directly into vapour when heated, typically forming a solid deposit again on cooling.
• Cause (a substance) to sublime.
• Vaporize and then condense right back again.

Synonyms of "Sublime" as a verb (1 Word)

sublimate

(in psychoanalytic theory) divert or modify (an instinctual impulse) into a culturally higher or socially more acceptable activity. Attractive rhythms are sublimated into a much larger context.

Usage Examples of "Sublime" as a verb

• The ice sublimed away, leaving the books dry and undamaged.
• Sublime iodine.
• These crystals could be sublimed under a vacuum.
• Let your thoughts be sublimed by the spirit of God.
• Some salts sublime when heated.

Sublime as an Adjective

Definitions of "Sublime" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “sublime” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Inspiring awe.
• Worthy of adoration or reverence.
• Of very great excellence or beauty.
• Greatest or maximal in degree; extreme.
• (of a person's attitude or behaviour) extreme or unparalleled.
• Of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style.
• Lifted up or set high- Milton.
• Inspiring awe- M.S.Dworkin- Hamilton Basso.
• Of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style- Oliver Franks.
• Lifted up or set high.
• Producing an overwhelming sense of awe or other high emotion through being vast or grand.

Synonyms of "Sublime" as an adjective (26 Words)

awe-inspiring	Inspiring awe or admiration or wonder.
awesome	Extremely good; excellent. The awesome complexity of the universe.
complete	Perfect and complete in every respect having all necessary qualities. A complete list of courses offered by the university.
consummate	Showing great skill and flair. A consummate performance.
elevated	Of high moral or intellectual value elevated in nature or style. These parish gentry were conscious of their elevated status.
empyreal	Of or relating to the sky or heavens. Well meaning ineptitude that rises to empyreal absurdity.
empyrean	Relating to heaven or the sky. The empyrean heights of the imagination.
exalted	Of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style. His exalted hopes of human progress.
extreme	Not usual; exceptional. Expulsion is an extreme sanction.
glorious	Very enjoyable. A long and glorious career.
grand	The most important and magnificent in adornment. A grand niece.
high-flown	Pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals.
high-minded	Of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style- Oliver Franks.
idealistic	Of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style- Oliver Franks. Idealistic young doctors who went to work for the rebels.
imposing	Impressive in appearance. The monarch s imposing presence.
lofty	(of wool and other textiles) thick and resilient. A noble and lofty concept.
magnificent	Extremely beautiful, elaborate, or impressive. Magnificent cathedrals.
majestic	Majestic in manner or bearing superior to mundane matters. Majestic cities.
noble	Impressive in appearance. Severe looking policemen sat astride noble horses.
noble-minded	Of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style- Oliver Franks.
rarefied	(of air, especially that at high altitudes) of lower pressure than usual; thin. Lightheaded from the rarefied mountain air.
rarified	Of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style- Oliver Franks.
reverend	Worthy of adoration or reverence. The Reverend Pat Tilly.
supreme	Final or last in your life or progress. Supreme courage.
total	Complete; absolute. A total cost of 4 000.
utter	Complete. Utter nonsense.

Usage Examples of "Sublime" as an adjective

• Their hearts were jocund and sublime.
• The sublime beauty of the night.
• Experiences that ranged from the sublime to the ridiculous.
• His face assumed an expression of sublime conceit.
• The sublime absurdity of the creative process.
• A sense of the sublime.
• He had the sublime confidence of youth.
• Mozart's sublime piano concertos.

Associations of "Sublime" (30 Words)

bishop	A chess piece typically with its top shaped like a mitre that can move in any direction along a diagonal on which it stands Each player starts the game with two bishops one moving on white squares and the other on black.
clergyman	A member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church.
dignified	Having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance. A dignified old lady.
elevated	Of high moral or intellectual value elevated in nature or style Oliver Franks. An elevated platform.
exalted	(of a person or their rank or status) at a high or powerful level. His exalted hopes of human progress.
excellent	Extremely good; outstanding. Made an excellent speech.
glorious	Having a striking beauty or splendour. A glorious work of art.
grand	A grand piano. We had a grand day.
grandeur	The quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand. An imaginative mix of old fashioned grandeur and colorful art.
heaven	Used in various exclamations as a substitute for ‘God. The everlasting happiness with God that we call heaven.
hierarch	A person who holds a high position in a hierarchy.
high	A state of high spirits or euphoria. They took drugs to get a high on.
idealistic	Characterized by idealism; unrealistically aiming for perfection. Idealistic young doctors who went to work for the rebels.
imposing	Used of a person’s appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person. An imposing 17th century manor house.
impressive	Making a strong or vivid impression. Gave an impressive performance as Othello.
libertarian	An advocate of libertarianism. No true libertarian would ever support a culture where citizens must show their papers to travel.
magisterial	Domineering; dictatorial. Magisterial officers.
noble	Especially in former times a person of noble rank or birth. The medieval palace was once owned by a noble Florentine family.
palace	A large, splendid house or place of entertainment. The royal palace.
paradise	The abode of Adam and Eve before the Fall in the biblical account of the Creation; the Garden of Eden. My idea of paradise is to relax on the seafront.
prelate	A bishop or other high ecclesiastical dignitary.
protestant	Of or relating to Protestants or Protestantism.
raised	Embellished with a raised pattern created by pressure or embroidery. Raised metalwork.
regal	Belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler. Her regal bearing.
reverend	A member of the clergy. A retired reverend.
sacred	Religious rather than secular. Sacred music.
stately	Impressive or grand in size, appearance, or manner. A stately procession.
superior	Of high or superior quality or performance. Overcome by a superior opponent.
theologian	A person who engages or is an expert in theology.
utopia	A work of fiction describing a utopia. Misplaced faith in political utopias has led to ruin.