An ordinary gift can not sublime a person to a supernatural
employment.
Jer. Taylor.
Sub*lime" (?), v. i. (Chem.) To pass off in vapor, with immediate
condensation; specifically, to evaporate or volatilize from the solid
state without apparent melting; -- said of those substances, like
arsenic, benzoic acid, etc., which do not exhibit a liquid form on
heating, except under increased pressure.
Sub*limed" (?), a. (Chem.) Having been subjected to the process of
sublimation; hence, also, purified. "Sublimed mercurie." Chaucer.
Sub*lime"ly (?), adv. In a sublime manner.
Sub*lime"ness, n. The quality or state of being sublime; sublimity.
Sub*lim`i*fi*ca"tion (?), n. [L. sublimis sublime + -ficare to make.
See -ry.] The act of making sublime, or state of being made sublime.
Sub*lim"i*ty (?), n.; pl. Sublimities (#). [L. sublimitas: cf. F.
sublimité.] 1. The quality or state of being sublime (in any sense of
the adjective).