ˈɛləveɪtɪd ɛmˈpɪɹɪəl ɛmˈpɪɹ.i.əl ɛmˌpaɪˈɹiːn̩ ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd ˈlɒfti ˈlɔːfti ˈlɑfti

ˈɹɛvɹənd ˈsʌblɪmeɪt ˌs(j)uːˈpɹiːm vaporize and then condense right back again change or cause to change directly from a solid into a vapor without first melting sublime iodine some salts sublime when heated lifted up or set high their hearts were jocund and sublime inspiring awe well-meaning ineptitude that rises to empyreal absurdity empyrean aplomb the sublime beauty of the night greatest or maximal in degree; extreme supreme folly the supreme confidence of youth the sublime absurdity of the creative process His face assumed an expression of sublime conceit of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style an exalted ideal argue in terms of high-flown ideals a noble and lofty concept a grand purpose worthy of adoration or reverence