transcendent

[tran-sen-duhnt] / trænˈsɛn dənt /

ADJECTIVE

extraordinary

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abstract fantastic otherworldly sublime supernatural ultimate

WEAK

absolute accomplished beyond grasp boundless consummate entire eternal exceeding finished hypothetical ideal incomparable infinite innate intact intellectual intuitive matchless obscure original peerless perfect pre-eminent primordial superior supreme surpassing theoretical towering transcendental transcending transmundane unequalable unequalled unique unparalleled unrivalled whole

Antonyms

STRONGEST

poor real secondary

WEAK

inferior ordinary simple

Example Sentences

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The portrayal of that grief is where Mr. Armitage’s translation achieves its most transcendent power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

I suspect the Pope sees his role as an advocate who promotes transcendent values rather than as a gardener who tries to reserve a plot for weeds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Not every soup will be transcendent — but most will be good, and many will be better than you expected.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2026

By the end of the play, the tumultuous human drama behind creative brilliance emerges in poignant, transcendent glory.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025

The goal for my third week at The Maids is to achieve a state of transcendent detachment.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich

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