sublime

/səˈblʌɪm/adjective

So excellent or beautiful that it inspires awe.

Example sentence

“The chef's tasting menu was absolutely sublime.”

A strong word; save it for genuine awe rather than anything merely nice. The set phrase 'from the sublime to the ridiculous' plays on this weight.

Featured as word of the day on June 18, 2026.

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