a. [ Cf. F. sublimable. See Sublime., v. t. ] Capable of being sublimed or sublimated. -- Sub*lim"a*ble*ness, n. Boyle. [1913 Webster]

n. [ LL. sublimatum. ] (Chem.) A product obtained by sublimation; hence, also, a purified product so obtained. [ 1913 Webster ]

Corrosive sublimate. (Chem.) mercuric chloride. See Corrosive sublimate under Corrosive. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Sublimated p. pr. & vb. n. Sublimating. ] [ L. sublimatus, p. p. of sublimare to raise, elevate, fr. sublimis high: cf. F. sublimer. See Sublime, a., and cf. Surlime, v. t. ] 1. To bring by heat into the state of vapor, which, on cooling, returns again to the solid state; as, to sublimate sulphur or camphor. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To refine and exalt; to heighten; to elevate. [ 1913 Webster ]

The precepts of Christianity are . . . so apt to cleanse and sublimate the more gross and corrupt. Dr. H. More. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Psychology) To redirect the energy (of sexual or other biological drives) into a more socially acceptable or constructive form. [ PJC ]

a. [ LL. sublimatus. ] Brought into a state of vapor by heat, and again condensed as a solid. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Refined by, or as by, sublimation; exalted; purified. [ 1913 Webster ]

[ Words ] whose weight best suits a sublimated strain. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ LL. sublimatio: cf. F. sublimation. ] 1. (Chem.) The act or process of subliming, or the state or result of being sublimed. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The act of heightening or improving; exaltation; elevation; purification. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. That which is sublimed; the product of a purifying process. [ 1913 Webster ]

Religion is the perfection, refinement, and sublimation of morality. South. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A vessel used for sublimation. [ 1913 Webster ]

Vials, crosslets, and sublimatories. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Used for sublimation; as, sublimatory vessels. Boyle. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Compar. Sublimer superl. Sublimest. ] [ L. sublimis; sub under + (perhaps) a word akin to limen lintel, sill, thus meaning, up to the lintel: cf. F. sublime. Cf. Eliminate. ] 1. Lifted up; high in place; exalted aloft; uplifted; lofty. [ 1913 Webster ]

Sublime on these a tower of steel is reared. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Distinguished by lofty or noble traits; eminent; -- said of persons. “The sublime Julian leader.” De Quincey. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Awakening or expressing the emotion of awe, adoration, veneration, heroic resolve, etc.; dignified; grand; solemn; stately; -- said of an impressive object in nature, of an action, of a discourse, of a work of art, of a spectacle, etc.; as, sublime scenery; a sublime deed. [ 1913 Webster ]

Easy in words thy style, in sense sublime. Prior. [ 1913 Webster ]

Know how sublime a thing it is
To suffer and be strong. Longfellow. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. Elevated by joy; elate. [ Poetic ] [ 1913 Webster ]

Their hearts were jocund and sublime,
Drunk with idolatry, drunk with wine. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

5. Lofty of mien; haughty; proud. [ Poetic ] “Countenance sublime and insolent.” Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]

His fair, large front and eye sublime declared
Absolute rule. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

Syn. -- Exalted; lofty; noble; majestic. See Grand. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. That which is sublime; -- with the definite article; as: (a) A grand or lofty style in speaking or writing; a style that expresses lofty conceptions. [ 1913 Webster ]

The sublime rises from the nobleness of thoughts, the magnificence of words, or the harmonious and lively turn of the phrase. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]

(b) That which is grand in nature or art, as distinguished from the merely beautiful. [ 1913 Webster ]