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This phrase conveys a dramatic shift or contrast from something grand or elevated (sublime) to something trivial or absurd (ridiculous). It implies a sudden change in tone, importance, or seriousness within a situation or narrative.
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The word you're looking for is "absurd." While it typically means ridiculous or nonsensical, in the phrase "absurdly sublime," it captures a paradoxical beauty that can evoke awe despite its ridiculousness. This juxtaposition highlights how something seemingly ludicrous can also inspire profound appreciation or admiration.
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W. J. Rogers has written:
'India from the sublime to the ridiculous' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Social life and customs
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Well, while searching for the same answer, I came across the following in the online etymology dictionary: http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=sublime bathos : "anticlimax, a descent from the sublime to the ridiculous," 1727, from Gk. bathos "depth," related to bathys "deep;" introduced by Pope. Bathetic (1834) is either erroneously or humorously formed on the model of pathetic.
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Sublime is actually a French word, so you just say sublime!
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Sublime's hit Santaria was released on the album Sublime.
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the band sublime influenced: bands such as slightly stoopid, tribute bands badfish and the new sublime
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the sublime is both pain and pleasure, dark, and wondrous. bitter tastes and smells are sublime, sweet tastes and smells are beautiful. light is beautiful, blinding light (lightning) is sublime. darkness, not being able to whats two inches in front of you is sublime. sublime causes terror, but in a pleasureful way.
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Graphite does not sublime or melt under normal room temperature. However; it does sublime if the temperature reaches 3652-3697℃.
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This song is by Citizen Kings not sublime, everyone thinks it's by Sublime, not sure why.
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Sodium chloride can be melted or boiled but not sublime.
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The Sublime Magic of Catatonia was created in 1995.
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The Sublime Object of Ideology was created in 1989.
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Grand, heroic, sublime: 壮絶 (souzetsu)
Sublime: 気高い (kedakai)
Divine, solemn, sublime: 神々しい (kougoushii)
Magnificient, vigorous, bold, sublime: 雄渾 (yuukon)
Transcendent, (a work of art being) sublime: しんいんひょうびょう (shininhyoubyou)
Magnificient beauty, sublime: 壮美 (soubu)
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yes! they tour with 311 now. But since the vocalist from sublime died... and the singers family owns the rights to sublime. the original band changed it to "sublime with rome"....rome being the bands newest vocalist.
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more ridiculous, most ridiculous
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The girl in "Take It or Leave It" by Sublime is named H.R. She is the wife of Sublime's lead singer, Bradley Nowell. The song is a tribute to her and their relationship.
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Sublime as the Romantics though of it was a huge, mist-covered mountain.
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The same as on english - sublime (except the pronunciation) english; sublaim - portuguese - subleem
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As Gideon listened to Wagner's opera, he smiled and whispered to his companion, "This aria is sublime."
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The song "Santeria" by Sublime is played in the key of E major.
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"I looked ridiculous in that costume."
"Stop being so ridiculous!"
Enough time passes to get such a ridiculous notion out of my head.
It is absolutely ridiculous to suggest that they are.
He was quick to dismiss these as ridiculous rumours.
Just a few examples, hope this helped. :)
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Longinus, a Roman rhetorician, defines the concept of the sublime as the ability of great writing to elevate and transport readers beyond the ordinary. He argues that the sublime evokes awe and inspires power, stirring the audience emotionally. Longinus believed that exceptional writing could create a sense of transcendence, leaving a lasting impact on the reader.
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