No. 11,850 in French
sublime
"Extremely beautiful or impressive, evoking awe or admiration."
In a sentence
La vue de la montagne était tout simplement sublime.
The view of the mountain was simply sublime.
The word 'sublime' here is used as an adjective to describe something outstandingly beautiful or inspiring awe.
C'est une idée sublime qui pourrait changer le monde.
It is a sublime idea that could change the world.
In this context, 'sublime' is again employed as an adjective, but here it denotes something remarkably excellent or noble, highlighting its quality of greatness or magnificence.
Elle peint avec une technique sublime, captivante et fluide.
She paints with a sublime, captivating, and fluid technique.
Here, 'sublime' as an adjective is utilized to describe an artistic quality, emphasizing the exceptionally refined or elegant nature of her painting technique.
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