Sublime
adjective
Something that is extremely good or impressive, almost perfect.
The view of the sunset on top of the mountain was sublime.
verb
In chemistry, it is when a solid turns into a gas without first becoming a liquid.
In the lab, we saw iodine sublime under heat.
Often appears as...
- sublime under heat
- sublime into gas
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Technical
adjective
In philosophy or art, something that is extremely great or beautiful and that affects you deeply.
Her work as a painter has a sublime beauty that is difficult to describe.
Often appears as...
- sublime beauty
- sublime effect
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Something that is extremely good or impressive, almost perfect.
The view of the sunset on top of the mountain was sublime.
verb
In chemistry, it is when a solid turns into a gas without first becoming a liquid.
In the lab, we saw iodine sublime under heat.
Often appears as...
- sublime under heat
- sublime into gas
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
In philosophy or art, something that is extremely great or beautiful and that affects you deeply.
Her work as a painter has a sublime beauty that is difficult to describe.
Often appears as...
- sublime beauty
- sublime effect
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Extreme Perfection
Use 'sublime' to express that something is beyond ordinary excellence; it's ideal.
Her performance was nothing less than sublime.
Pro Tip 2/3Strong Emotion
'Sublime' often conveys strong positive emotions, like awe or reverence.
The meal was simply sublime, leaving us speechless.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Visual
'Sublime' isn't only for what you see; it can describe any amazing experience.
Listening to the symphony was an absolutely sublime experience.
Pro Tip 1/3Extreme Perfection
Use 'sublime' to express that something is beyond ordinary excellence; it's ideal.
Her performance was nothing less than sublime.
Pro Tip 2/3Strong Emotion
'Sublime' often conveys strong positive emotions, like awe or reverence.
The meal was simply sublime, leaving us speechless.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Visual
'Sublime' isn't only for what you see; it can describe any amazing experience.
Listening to the symphony was an absolutely sublime experience.
Pro Tip 1/3Extreme Perfection
Use 'sublime' to express that something is beyond ordinary excellence; it's ideal.
Her performance was nothing less than sublime.
Pro Tip 2/3Strong Emotion
'Sublime' often conveys strong positive emotions, like awe or reverence.
The meal was simply sublime, leaving us speechless.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Visual
'Sublime' isn't only for what you see; it can describe any amazing experience.
Listening to the symphony was an absolutely sublime experience.
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Video examples
Charles Limb: Your brain...
Rhythm and rhyme, they make me complete The climb is sublime when I'm on the mic Spittin' rhymes that hit you like a lightning strike Search. I search for the truth in this eternal quest My passion's not fashion, you can see how I'm dressed Psychopathic words in my head appear
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Why does the universe...
those who don't wonder about the contingency of their existence, of the contingency of the world's existence, are mentally deficient. That's a little harsh, but still. So this has been called the most sublime and awesome mystery, the deepest and most far-reaching question
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Your brain on improv -...
memorized memory thump thump of the beat in a known repeat rhythm and rhyme make me complete the climb is sublime when I'm on the mic spitting rhymes that hit you like a lightning search a search for the truth in this eternal quest my passion sound passion you can see how
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Give yourself permission...
because when you dance it takes courage to honor and Express every facet of your being for everyone to see you become pure joy you become your sexuality boom you become your powerful aggression when you dance you Unleashed the sublime version of you you are not only
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Jason Silva's Origin...
And so the more complex, sublime, beautiful, and ineffable an experience, the more I want to try and make a piece of content about what that is. It's me in a way having a creative battle against ineffability. It's like the universe is saying you cannot explain me.
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Stunning buildings made...
and many more families. And you see, the world around us is an infinite source of inspiration if we are curious enough to see beneath the surface of things. Now I'm going to take you to the other side of the to the sublime landscape of Montana,
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Steven Sharp Nelson: How...
Isn't it true that our life's most sublime melodies tend to be written during the dark symphonies of our struggle? And in this dark symphony, I found the healing for Mother --? The very thing that had wounded me was the same thing that healed
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Why the buildings of the...
and that becomes the most sublime place to watch a Spanish sunset. Because it doesn't matter if a cow builds our buildings or a robot builds our buildings. It doesn't matter how we build, it matters what we build.
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The Hidden Power of Sad...
call it the wondrous instead. You don't, you absolutely don't have to believe in the deities of the ancient books to know that spiritual longing is real, and that humanity is steeped in the sublime.
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What should electric...
In these situations, sound can become our precious companion. Sound is one of the most wonderful gifts of our universe. Sound is emotion and sound is sublime,
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Charles Limb: Your brain...
Rhythm and rhyme, they make me complete The climb is sublime when I'm on the mic Spittin' rhymes that hit you like a lightning strike Search. I search for the truth in this eternal quest My passion's not fashion, you can see how I'm dressed Psychopathic words in my head appear
Video examples
Why does the universe...
those who don't wonder about the contingency of their existence, of the contingency of the world's existence, are mentally deficient. That's a little harsh, but still. So this has been called the most sublime and awesome mystery, the deepest and most far-reaching question
Video examples
Your brain on improv -...
memorized memory thump thump of the beat in a known repeat rhythm and rhyme make me complete the climb is sublime when I'm on the mic spitting rhymes that hit you like a lightning search a search for the truth in this eternal quest my passion sound passion you can see how
Video examples
Give yourself permission...
because when you dance it takes courage to honor and Express every facet of your being for everyone to see you become pure joy you become your sexuality boom you become your powerful aggression when you dance you Unleashed the sublime version of you you are not only
Video examples
Jason Silva's Origin...
And so the more complex, sublime, beautiful, and ineffable an experience, the more I want to try and make a piece of content about what that is. It's me in a way having a creative battle against ineffability. It's like the universe is saying you cannot explain me.
Video examples
Stunning buildings made...
and many more families. And you see, the world around us is an infinite source of inspiration if we are curious enough to see beneath the surface of things. Now I'm going to take you to the other side of the to the sublime landscape of Montana,
Video examples
Steven Sharp Nelson: How...
Isn't it true that our life's most sublime melodies tend to be written during the dark symphonies of our struggle? And in this dark symphony, I found the healing for Mother --? The very thing that had wounded me was the same thing that healed
Video examples
Why the buildings of the...
and that becomes the most sublime place to watch a Spanish sunset. Because it doesn't matter if a cow builds our buildings or a robot builds our buildings. It doesn't matter how we build, it matters what we build.
Video examples
The Hidden Power of Sad...
call it the wondrous instead. You don't, you absolutely don't have to believe in the deities of the ancient books to know that spiritual longing is real, and that humanity is steeped in the sublime.
Video examples
What should electric...
In these situations, sound can become our precious companion. Sound is one of the most wonderful gifts of our universe. Sound is emotion and sound is sublime,
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Quote examples
Jeff Tweedy
American Musician
The sublime moment seems to be only a product of allowing yourself to get through, to get to a lot of stuff in your life, write about a lot of stuff and not edit yourself. That is a great lesson to learn for anybody that writes or creates in anyway, to be able to make something without being good or bad.
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Ayelet Waldman
Israeli Novelist
I wrote three novels in six months, with a clarity of focus and attention to detail that I had never before experienced. This type of sublime creative energy is characteristic of the elevated and productive mood state known as hypomania.
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Jason Silva
American Director
If the process of life is about moving toward increased complexity and organization, a sort of sublime unfolding of greater and greater self-organizing systems, then we're actually doing pretty well.
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William Bennett
American Politician
The elementary school must assume as its sublime and most solemn responsibility the task of teaching every child in it to read. Any school that does not accomplish this has failed.
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Denis Diderot
French Editor
If there is one realm in which it is essential to be sublime, it is in wickedness. You spit on a petty thief, but you can't deny a kind of respect for the great criminal.
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Armstrong Williams
American Journalist
Sports nurtures dreams of achieving self confidence and masculine striving for the skinny kid watching a boxer dance around the ring with sublime ease.
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Johnny Depp
American Actor
One of the most beautiful things in the world is seeing a mommy with her kids. There's nothing more beautiful, nothing more sublime.
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Raf Simons
Belgian Designer
The fashion world doesn't know the word 'stop,' so you have to make sure there are sublime moments every day.
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Bryant H. McGill
American Author
The realities of the world seldom measure up to the sublime designs of human imagination.
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Lacey Schwimmer
American Dancer
I think being sublimely happy is the only thing I could ever hope for in life.
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Jeff Tweedy
American Musician
The sublime moment seems to be only a product of allowing yourself to get through, to get to a lot of stuff in your life, write about a lot of stuff and not edit yourself. That is a great lesson to learn for anybody that writes or creates in anyway, to be able to make something without being good or bad.
Quote examples
Ayelet Waldman
Israeli Novelist
I wrote three novels in six months, with a clarity of focus and attention to detail that I had never before experienced. This type of sublime creative energy is characteristic of the elevated and productive mood state known as hypomania.
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Jason Silva
American Director
If the process of life is about moving toward increased complexity and organization, a sort of sublime unfolding of greater and greater self-organizing systems, then we're actually doing pretty well.
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William Bennett
American Politician
The elementary school must assume as its sublime and most solemn responsibility the task of teaching every child in it to read. Any school that does not accomplish this has failed.
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Denis Diderot
French Editor
If there is one realm in which it is essential to be sublime, it is in wickedness. You spit on a petty thief, but you can't deny a kind of respect for the great criminal.
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Armstrong Williams
American Journalist
Sports nurtures dreams of achieving self confidence and masculine striving for the skinny kid watching a boxer dance around the ring with sublime ease.
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Johnny Depp
American Actor
One of the most beautiful things in the world is seeing a mommy with her kids. There's nothing more beautiful, nothing more sublime.
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Raf Simons
Belgian Designer
The fashion world doesn't know the word 'stop,' so you have to make sure there are sublime moments every day.
Quote examples
Bryant H. McGill
American Author
The realities of the world seldom measure up to the sublime designs of human imagination.
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Lacey Schwimmer
American Dancer
I think being sublimely happy is the only thing I could ever hope for in life.
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