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

2. to the maximum degree

  Familiarity information: SUBLIMELY used as an adverb is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• SUBLIMELY (adverb)

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