Sublime
(adjective)
- Of a greatness or impressiveness beyond ordinary comprehension or expectations; majestic.
- Of a superior or transcendent excellence or beauty.
- Of a state of mind characterized by deep spiritual awareness and detachment from material and worldly things.
- Of a style or manner that is elevated, noble, and grand in a way that inspires awe or reverence.
Origin:
From latin sublimis, from sub- + limen 'threshold, height'.
Examples:
- The sight of the majestic mountain range was truly sublime.
- The music was of such a sublime beauty that it brought tears to his eyes.
- Her poetry had a sublime quality that made it seem as if she was describing things beyond the physical world.
- The architecture of the cathedral was sublime in its grandeur and intricate details.
- The landscape was so vast and awe-inspiring that it felt as if he was in the presence of something sublime and holy.