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sublimity

[suh-blim-i-tee] / səˈblɪm ɪ ti /
NOUN
apex
Synonyms
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apogee culmination pinnacle
STRONG
acme climax crest crown cusp height max maximum meridian peak point roof spire summit tip tops vertex zenith
WEAK
greatest most ne plus ultra up there
Antonyms
STRONG
base bottom nadir
NOUN
classicism
Synonyms
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grandeur
STRONG
Hellenism balance clarity class classicalism dignity elegance excellence finish formality lucidity majesty neoclassicism nobility objectivity polish proportion propriety purity rationalism refinement rhythm severity simplicity sobriety symmetry
WEAK
Atticism Ciceronianism aesthetic principle conventional formality formal style grand style high art pure taste
Antonyms
STRONG
bad manners crudeness disproportion imbalance unevenness
NOUN
dignity
Synonyms
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decency decorum grace grandeur greatness honor morality poise prestige quality respectability self-respect stature status virtue
STRONG
address cachet character consequence courtliness culture distinction elevation eminence ethics etiquette glory gravity hauteur importance loftiness majesty merit nobleness perfection propriety rank regard renown seemliness significance solemnity splendor standing state stateliness station worth worthiness
Antonyms
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dishonor evil immorality indecency insignificance unimportance
STRONG
bad manners worthlessness
WEAK
lowliness
NOUN
elevation
Synonyms
STRONG
aggrandizement apotheosis boost deification eminence ennoblement exaltation glorification grandeur loftiness magnification nobility nobleness preference preferment raise
WEAK
exaltedness immortalization lionization prelation upgrading
Antonyms
STRONG
decrease unimportance
WEAK
demotion depression disdain lowness spurning
NOUN
glory
Synonyms
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celebrity dignity grandeur greatness honor immortality majesty prestige reputation splendor triumph
STRONG
distinction eminence exaltation illustriousness kudos magnificence nobility praise renown
Antonyms
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ill repute insignificance lowliness unimportance
STRONG
blame condemnation criticism
WEAK
ugliness unknown
NOUN
glory
Synonyms
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brilliance grandeur luster majesty splendor
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brightness effulgence fineness magnificence pageantry pomp preciousness radiance resplendence richness sumptuousness
WEAK
gorgeousness
Antonyms
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dullness insignificance
STRONG
simplicity
WEAK
ugliness unimportance unknown
NOUN
grandeur
Synonyms
STRONGEST
beauty breadth brilliance dignity glory grandiosity gravity greatness magnificence majesty nobility opulence pomp richness splendor vastness
STRONG
amplitude celebrity circumstance distinction elevation eminence expansiveness fame fineness handsomeness immensity impressiveness loftiness luxuriousness might preeminence state stateliness sumptuousness sway transcendency
WEAK
augustness inclusiveness superbity
Antonyms
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dullness insignificance simplicity ugliness unimportance
NOUN
grandiosity
Synonyms
STRONGEST
grandeur magnificence
STRONG
celebrity dignity distinction eminence exaltation grandness greatness honor illustriousness immortality kudos majesty nobility praise prestige renown reputation splendor triumph
Antonyms
STRONG
blame censure condemnation criticism debasement denunciation humiliation ill repute insignificance lowliness sorrow unhappiness unimportance
NOUN
grandness
Synonyms
STRONG
celebrity dignity distinction eminence exaltation grandeur grandiosity greatness honor illustriousness immortality kudos magnificence majesty nobility praise prestige renown reputation splendor triumph
Antonyms
STRONG
blame censure condemnation criticism debasement denunciation dullness humiliation ill repute insignificance lowliness sorrow unhappiness unimportance
NOUN
greatness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dignity fame generosity glory grandeur heroism importance majesty merit morality nobility prominence
STRONG
celebrity chivalry distinction high-mindedness idealism illustriousness loftiness magnanimity note renown stateliness worthiness
Antonyms
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insignificance unimportance
WEAK
littleness smallness tininess
NOUN
height
Synonyms
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crest maximum prominence top
STRONG
acme crisis culmination dignity eminence end exaltation extremity grandeur heyday limit loftiness ultimate uttermost
WEAK
crowning point high point ne plus ultra utmost degree
Antonyms
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bottom nadir
STRONG
beginning commencement opening start unimportance
WEAK
depth lowness
NOUN
magnificence
Synonyms
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elegance greatness richness splendor
STRONG
beauty brilliance distinction flourish glitter glory grace importance impressiveness lavishness loftiness luxuriousness majesty nobility nobleness ostentation ostentatiousness pomp post pulchritude radiance resplendency show stateliness style sumptuousness swank
WEAK
exaltedness spectacularity
Antonyms
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insignificance
STRONG
dullness plainness ugliness unimportance
WEAK
modesty simplicity unostentatiousness
NOUN
nobility
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dignity generosity grandeur greatness integrity superiority upper class virtue
STRONG
elevation elite ennoblement exaltation excellence gentry glorification honor illustriousness incorruptibility loftiness magnanimity magnificence majesty nobleness patricians peerage royalty society stateliness uprightness worthiness
WEAK
high society ruling class
Antonyms
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dishonor insignificance unimportance
STRONG
condemnation debasement denunciation depression humiliation
NOUN
noblesse
Synonyms
STRONG
birth blood dignity elevation elite ennoblement exaltation excellence generosity gentry glorification grandeur greatness honor illustriousness incorruptibility integrity loftiness magnanimity magnificence majesty nobleness patricians peerage royalty society stateliness superiority uprightness virtue worthiness
WEAK
blue blood high society ruling class upper class
Antonyms
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condemnation debasement denunciation depression disgrace dishonor humiliation inferiority insignificance meanness selfishness unimportance
NOUN
perfection
Synonyms
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accomplishment evolution excellence fulfillment ideal integrity precision purity quality superiority supremacy transcendence virtue
STRONG
acme arete completion consummation crown ending entireness exactness excellency exquisiteness faultlessness finish finishing idealism impeccability maturity merit paragon realization ripeness wholeness
WEAK
achieving perfectness
Antonyms
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failure frustration imperfection inferiority
WEAK
damage deficiency flaw incompleteness uselessness worthlessness

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Featuring inspired vocal performances by Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal and a deep cast of animation veterans, Chris Sanders’ warm adventure approaches sublimity.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2025

In its finest moments, "John & Paul" deftly captures the sublimity and heartbreak of The Beatles’ story.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2025

And great art like “Sunday in the Park With George” is a blessing, even in a production that can only brush up against its sublimity.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2023

The hushed sublimity of the halls of the Rand Corp. circa 1970 has given way.

From Washington Post • Oct. 18, 2022

It is on that feeling of sublimity, even greater than one feels when standing atop a mountain and looking at a glorious view, that religions are based.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman

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