CEFR C2

sublimity

noun

Meaning

The quality of being so grand, noble, or beautiful that it inspires a sense of overwhelming awe or spiritual elevation.

Examples

  • The poet spent his entire life trying to capture the sublimity of the mountain peaks in his verses.
  • Critics praised the architect for achieving a rare sublimity in the design of the new cathedral.

Synonyms: grandeur, majesty, nobility, transcendence