sublime
/səˈblaɪm/ noun C2- An aspect of art or nature which causes awe or deep respect due to its beauty or magnificence; hence, the great beauty or magnificence of a place, a thing, etc.
- A style of language or writing which expresses opinions in a grand way.
- That which is intellectually, morally, or spiritually superior in human life or human nature.
Plural sublimes
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Marilla, I assure you it was sublime.”
“This action is somewhat too sublime to be natural.”
Faria, as we have said, without having recovered the use of his hand and foot, had regained all the clearness of his understanding, and had gradually, besides the moral instructions we have detailed, taught his youthful companion the patient and sublime duty of a prisoner, who learns to make something from nothing.
Morrel raised his two hands to heaven with an expression of resignation and sublime gratitude.
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