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What is another word for Transcendent? – 240 Transcendent Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    sublime supreme divine heavenly spiritual lofty elevated exalted superior exceptional outstanding remarkable extraordinary unparalleled unmatched unsurpassed peerless incomparable transcending outstanding preeminent dominant paramount transcensual resplendent glorious magnificent splendid grand awe-inspiring breathtaking moving uplifting inspiring stirring sublime ethereal otherworldly mystical numinous sacred heavenly celestial beatific ecstatic rapturous enchanting captivating entrancing mesmerizing spellbinding alluring enticing irresistible hypnotic fascinating compelling absorbing riveting gripping engrossing thrilling electrifying exhilarating

    Meaning of Transcendent

    The primary meaning of "Transcendent" refers to something that goes beyond the ordinary or usual, often in a way that is considered superior or extraordinary.

    Definitions

    • Going beyond the limits of what is ordinary or expected, to a higher or more spiritual level
    • Existing or being beyond the range of ordinary or human experience
    • Attributed to a power or existence that is beyond human experience or the material world

    Etymology of Transcendent

    The word "Transcendent" originates from the Latin "transcendere," which means "to climb across or beyond," and is a combination of "trans" meaning "beyond" and "scandere" meaning "to climb."
    Historically, the term has been used in philosophical and theological contexts to describe something that surpasses human understanding or material existence, often relating to concepts of the divine or spiritual.

    Example Uses

    • The transcendent beauty of the sunset left everyone in awe.
    • Her transcendent voice could move audiences to tears.
    • The experience was transcendent, allowing me to see the world from a new perspective.
    • The philosopher's ideas about the transcendent nature of reality sparked a lot of debate.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    mundane ordinary commonplace everyday routine usual normal average mediocre inferior poor unremarkable uninspiring dull boring uninteresting bland flat vapid tedious monotonous lackluster uninspired unimpressive forgettable inconsequential negligible insignificant imperceptible faint obscure unclear vague ambiguous indefinite uncertain questionable doubtful dubious suspect shady shoddy subpar substandard inadequate insufficient unsatisfactory

    Related Nouns

    transcendence spirituality divinity heaven spirituality mysticism numinosity sacredness ecstasy rapture enchantment captivation enthrallment mesmerism fascination compulsion absorption riveting thrill exhilaration experience phenomenon spectacle wonder marvel awe inspiration uplift elevation sublimity supremacy superiority excellence outstandingness remarkableness extraordinariness

    Related Verbs

    transcend surpass exceed outdo outshine overshadow excel outclass outperform outstrip overcome overpower overwhelm uplift elevate inspire stir move captivate enthrall mesmerize fascinate compel absorb rivet thrill exhilarate experience phenomenon spectate wonder marvel awe inspire

    Related Adjectives

    sublime supreme divine heavenly spiritual lofty elevated exalted superior exceptional outstanding remarkable extraordinary unparalleled unmatched unsurpassed peerless incomparable transcending resplendent glorious magnificent splendid grand awe-inspiring breathtaking moving uplifting inspiring stirring sublime ethereal otherworldly mystical numinous sacred heavenly celestial beatific ecstatic rapturous enchanting captivating entrancing mesmerizing spellbinding alluring enticing irresistible hypnotic fascinating compelling absorbing riveting gripping engrossing thrilling electrifying exhilarating