1
: very beautiful or good : causing strong feelings of admiration or wonder
Her paintings are sublime.
He composed some of the most sublime symphonies in existence.
the sublime beauty of the canyon
2
: complete or extreme : utter
sublime ignorance/stupidity
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“Sublime.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/sublime. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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