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Synonyms & Similar Words
grandeur
magnificence
majesty
awe
wonder
splendor
glory
loftiness
elevation
nobility
excellence
fineness
beauty
impressiveness
stunningness
resplendence
brilliance
radiance
gorgeousness
sumptuousness
opulence
luxury
extravagance
pomp
ceremony
pageantry
spectacle
marvel
astonishment
amazement
bewilderment
enchantment
captivation
fascination
enthrallment
spellbinding
mesmerization
Meaning of Sublimity
The quality of being sublime, inspiring awe or wonder
Definitions
- The quality of being sublime, especially in relation to the grandeur or beauty of nature, art, or language
- * A state of supreme or utter delight, astonishment, or wonder
Etymology of Sublimity
The word "sublimity" originates from the Latin "sublimitas," which is derived from "sublimis," meaning "uplifted" or "lofty"
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the quality of being sublime or elevated
Example Uses
- The sublimity of the mountain landscape left us breathless and awestruck
- * The poet's use of language captured the sublimity of the human experience
- * The sublimity of the music transported us to a higher realm of emotion and feeling
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
mundanity
ordinariness
commonness
dullness
blandness
uninspiringness
unimpressiveness
lackluster
mediocrity
averageness
normalcy
routine
monotony
tedium
banality
triteness
cliché
corniness
kitsch
tackiness
garishness
gaudiness
flashiness