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SUBLIMELY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does sublimely mean?
• SUBLIMELY (adverb)
The adverb SUBLIMELY has 2 senses:
1. in a lofty and exalted manner
Familiarity information: SUBLIMELY used as an adverb is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a lofty and exalted manner
Context example:
it is an enormous, fruit-packed wine, smelling sublimely of ripe blackcurrants
Pertainym:
sublime (lifted up or set high)
sublime (inspiring awe)
sublime (of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style)
sublime (worthy of adoration or reverence)
Sense 2
Meaning:
To the maximum degree
Synonyms:
sublimely; supremely
Context example:
she remained sublimely oblivious to the possible havoc she might have caused
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