sublime

sublime, magnifique

Si beau ou impressionnant qu’il suscite l’émerveillement et une profonde admiration.

En anglais simple : So beautiful or impressive that it fills you with wonder and deep admiration.

• The mountain view was sublime.
• We listened to a sublime piece of music.
• Her painting captures the sublime beauty of the desert.

Synonymes : magnificent, wonderful, awe-inspiring

Expressions courantes : sublime beauty, sublime scenery, sublime music

sublime, élevé

D’une bonté, d’une sagesse ou d’une grandeur spirituelle exceptionnelle.

En anglais simple : Showing an exceptionally high level of goodness, wisdom, or spiritual greatness.

• Her sublime courage inspired us.
• He showed sublime generosity toward his enemies.
• The story presents a teacher of sublime wisdom.

Synonymes : noble, exalted

Contraires : base

Expressions courantes : sublime courage, sublime wisdom, sublime generosity

se sublimer

Passer directement de l’état solide à l’état gazeux, sans devenir liquide.

En anglais simple : To change directly from a solid into a gas, without first becoming a liquid.

• Dry ice sublimes at room temperature.
• The solid sublimed without melting.
• Some substances sublime when heated gently.

Comment l'utiliser : sublime into something (The crystals sublime into vapor when heated.)

Synonymes : sublimate

Expressions courantes : sublime into gas, sublime on heating