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