Sublimity: alternatives and connections

An adjective suffix now usually in a passive sense; able to be; fit to be; expressing capacity or worthiness in a passive sense; as, m…

A combining form or suffix from Gr. sw^ma (gen. sw`matos) the body; as in merosome, a body segment; cephalosome, etc.

Of or relating to the relating to the adjective; of the nature of an adjective; adjective.

Added to a substantive as an attribute; of the nature of an adjunct; as, an adjective word or sentence.

A word used to modify the sense of a verb, participle, adjective, or other adverb, and usually placed near it; as, he writes well; pap…

"That which is behind"; the rear; -- chiefly used as an adjective in the sense of behind, rear, subordinate.

In the manner of a tilter; in the position, or with the action, of one making a thrust.

Attributing; pertaining to, expressing, or assigning an attribute; of the nature of an attribute.

Of a quality inspiring mingled admiration and reverence; having an aspect of solemn dignity or grandeur; sublime; majestic; having exa…

Dread; great fear mingled with respect.

Of or pertaining to comparison.

the comparative form of an adjective or adverb; "‘faster’ is the comparative of the adjective ‘fast’"; "‘less famous’ is the comparati…

of Exalt

Of large size or extent; great; extensive; hence, relatively great; greatest; chief; principal; as, a grand mountain; a grand army; a…

The expanse of space surrounding the earth; esp., that which seems to be over the earth like a great arch or dome; the firmament; the…

Belonging or pertaining to him; -- used as a pronominal adjective or adjective pronoun; as, tell John his papers are ready; formerly u…

strong imp. of Laugh.

Not high; not elevated in place; low.