Sublimed

To sublime is to transform, or cause something to transform, directly from a solid-state to a gaseous state, skipping the liquid phase. Figuratively, it also means to elevate or refine something to a higher state of purity, excellence, or spirituality. This can refer to abstract concepts, feelings, or artistic expression. It implies a process of purification, enhancement, or the manifestation of something in a more ethereal or idealized form. The original sense involves a physical change, while the figurative use reflects a metaphorical elevation of character, idea or emotions.

Sublimed meaning with examples

• The iodine crystals, upon being heated in the laboratory, sublimed and produced a purple vapor, demonstrating the direct transition from solid to gas. This experiment was critical in understanding phase changes in chemistry.
• His grief, rather than consuming him, sublimed into powerful and moving poetry. The art became a vehicle to channel emotions he struggled to process, and a way to connect with others.
• The artist aimed to have a painting that could be put to the side and have the person see their own version of themselves and through its abstract form, the subject sublimed.
• Through intense meditation, the monk sublimed his earthly desires, achieving a state of profound inner peace and detachment from material possessions, freeing his spirit.