noun That which is sublime: commonly with the definite article.Lofty may imply pride, but in this connection it notes only a lower degree of the sublime, sublime being the strongest word in the language for ideas of its class. In moral things the grand suggests both vastness and elevation. In the moral field the sublime is that which is so high above ordinary human achievements as to give the impression of astonishment blended with awe, as the leap of Curtius into the chasm, or the death of the martyr Stephen. Natural objects may be sublime without physical height, if vastness and great impressiveness are present. Grand founds its meanings on the idea of great size, lofty and sublime on that of height. Synonyms and Grand, Lofty, Sublime, majestic, stately.In anatomy, superficial not deep-seated: opposed to profound: as, the sublime flexor of the fingers (the flexor sublimis, a muscle).Of lofty mien elevated in manner, expression, or appearance.Striking the mind with a sense of grandeur or power, physical or moral calculated to awaken awe, veneration, exalted or heroic feeling, and the like lofty grand noble: noting a natural object or scenery, an action or conduct, a discourse, a work of man's hands, a spectacle, etc.: as, sublime scenery sublime heroism.High in excellence elevated by nature exalted above men in general by lofty or noble traits eminent: said of persons.High in place uplifted elevated exalted lofty.To be affected by sublimation be brought or changed into a state of vapor by heat, and then condensed by cold, as camphor or sulphur.intransitive verb Chemistry To cause to sublimate.adjective Archaic Of lofty appearance or bearing haughty.adjective Archaic Raised aloft set high.adjective Of high spiritual, moral, or intellectual worth.adjective Characterized by nobility majestic.From The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
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