sublime

Intermediate

/səˈblaɪm/

adjective
lofty, grand, exalted

sublime in a sentence

  • “The homeless man sadly pondered his former wealth and once sublime existence.”
  • “He composed some of the most sublime symphonies in existence.”
  • “The sublime beauty of the canyon.”

What does “sublime” mean?

sublime (adjective) means lofty, grand, exalted. It is pronounced /səˈblaɪm/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "sublime" mean?
sublime (adjective) means: lofty, grand, exalted
How do you pronounce "sublime"?
"sublime" is pronounced /səˈblaɪm/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "sublime" in a sentence?
Here is "sublime" used in a sentence: The homeless man sadly pondered his former wealth and once sublime existence.

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