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sublime (adjective)

Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration.

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Think of a 'Sub-Lime'. Imagine a lime that is so perfect, it's 'Sub' (under) the 'Limen' (threshold) of heaven. It's 'su...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'sub-lyme' pronunciation. → Pronounce it 'sy-bleem'.

Writing 'des paysages sublime'. → Writing 'des paysages sublimes'.

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