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sublimely

/səˈblaɪm.li/
sub · lime · ly
Adjective:sublime
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• adverb

1

In a manner of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.

Example

"The cellist played sublimely, moving the entire audience to tears."

2

Completely or to an extreme degree, especially in being unaffected by or unaware of something unpleasant.

Example

"He remained sublimely indifferent to the criticisms of his peers."

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subliminal
subliminally
sublingually

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'sublime' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Sublime' comes from Latin 'sublimis' (uplifted, lofty, exalted), likely derived from 'sub-' (up to) and 'limen' (lintel or threshold).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sublimely. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sublimely
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