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sublime meaning in Sanskrit

ऋष्व ṛṣva

UK/səˈblaɪm/

sublime in Sanskrit: ऋष्व (ṛṣva). In English, sublime means to heat (a substance) in a container so as to convert it into a gas which then condenses in solid form on cooler parts of the container; (generally) to change (a solid substance) into a gas without breaking down or passing through the liquid state by heating it gently.

Sanskrit words for sublime

of a person: dignified, majestic, noble — see also dignified, majestic, noble
ऋष्व ṛṣva

English meaning of sublime

  1. verb To heat (a substance) in a container so as to convert it into a gas which then condenses in solid form on cooler parts of the container; (generally) to change (a solid substance) into a gas without breaking down or passing through the liquid state by heating it gently.
  2. verb To obtain or purify (a substance) in this manner.
  3. verb To raise (someone or an intangible thing) to a state of (especially moral or spiritual) excellence; to exalt.
  4. verb To cause (someone or something) to ascend; to raise (someone or something) to a high position.

Full definition of sublime

sublime in a sentence

  • He is behaving like a sublime idiot.

Synonyms of sublime

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Questions about sublime in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of sublime in Sanskrit?
Sublime in Sanskrit is ऋष्व (ṛṣva).
sublime इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Sublime: ऋष्व (ṛṣva).
What does sublime mean in English?
Sublime means to heat (a substance) in a container so as to convert it into a gas which then condenses in solid form on cooler parts of the container; (generally) to change (a solid substance) into a gas without breaking down or passing through the liquid state by heating it gently.

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