sublime
/səˈblaɪm/
su · blime
sə · ˈblaɪm
English Definition
adj. excellent, grand, inspiring
Significado en Español
sublime, imponente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cao cả, hùng vĩ
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Example Sentence
The view from the peak was sublime.
山顶风光壮丽。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
sublime(noble)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “sublime”:
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A
trivial
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B
awful
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C
magnificent
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D
ordinary
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C — magnificent.
“sublime” means adj. excellent, grand, inspiring
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
From the high peak, they gazed at a ______ view that took their breath away.
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A
dull
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B
gloomy
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C
sublime
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D
ugly
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C — sublime.
“sublime” means adj. excellent, grand, inspiring
Common questions about “sublime”
What does “sublime” mean?
sublime — adj. excellent, grand, inspiring. In Chinese: 崇高的，壮观的.
How do you pronounce “sublime”?
sublime is pronounced /səˈblaɪm/. It breaks into 2 syllables: su · blime.
How do you use “sublime” in a sentence?
The view from the peak was sublime. (山顶风光壮丽。)
What are synonyms for “sublime”?
lofty, majestic — all close in meaning to sublime (adj. excellent, grand, inspiring).
Is “sublime” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. sublime appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “sublime”?
sublime(noble)
