sublime
adjective
/səˈblaɪm/
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- (chiefly, poetic, archaic) Of a person: dignified, majestic, noble.
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sublim,
hehr,
erhaben,
nobel
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- Of an aspect of art or nature: causing awe or deep respect due to its beauty or magnificence; awe-inspiring, impressive.
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grandios,
vortrefflich
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sublimation
noun
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- (chemistry) The transition of a substance from the solid phase directly to the vapor state such that it does not pass through the intermediate liquid phase. [from late 14th c.]
- (psychology) The transformation of an impulse into something socially constructive. [from 20th c.]
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Sublimation,
Sublimierung
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sublimate
verb
/ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/
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/ˈsʌblɪmət/
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- (figurative, psychoanalysis) To modify (the natural expression of a sexual or primitive instinct) in a socially acceptable manner; to divert the energy of (such an instinct) into some acceptable activity.
- (generally) To change (a solid substance) into a gas without breaking down or passing through the liquid state by heating it gently. [from 16th c.]
- (figurative, psychoanalysis) To modify the natural expression of a sexual or primitive instinct in a socially acceptable manner; to divert the energy of such an instinct into some acceptable activity.
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sublimieren
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sublimity
noun
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- (uncountable) The quality or state of being sublime.
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Erhabenheit
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sublime
noun
/səˈblaɪm/
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- Something which is sublime; a sublimity.
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Erhabene
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