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sublime

sub·lime [səˈblaɪm]

adj.
1. Characterized by nobility; majestic.
2.
a. Of high spiritual, moral, or intellectual worth.
b. Not to be excelled; supreme.
3. Inspiring awe; impressive.
4. Archaic Raised aloft; set high.
5. Obsolete Of lofty appearance or bearing; haughty.

n.
1. Something sublime.
2. An ultimate example.

v.tr.
1. To render sublime.
2. Chemistry To cause to sublimate.

v.intr. Chemistry
To sublimate.

[French, from Old French, sublimated, from Latin sublmis, uplifted.]

sub·limely | adv.
sub·limed, sub·lim·ing, sub·limes | v.
sub·limeness, sub·limi·ty | n.