What does transcendent mean?
Transcendent means Surpassing usual limits..
Transcendent
/tɹæn(t)ˈsɛndənt/ · adjective
Meaning
Surpassing usual limits..
Definitions by Sense
- Surpassing usual limits.
- Supreme in excellence.
- Beyond the range of usual perception.
- Free from constraints of the material world.
- That which surpasses or is supereminent; something excellent.
Example Sentences
In sculpture and in the drama, in Aristophanic farce and in hieratic rituals, in pictorial art and in the stream of literature, the phallus is transcendent.
"One shot. Wars can't be won with just one... oh. Oh my. You utterly transcendent idiots should not have put a transponder there."
Both stood silent, gazing on each other; Walter was actually lost in admiration of Lady Marchmont's transcendent beauty.
Synonyms for transcendent
Antonyms for transcendent
Related Words
Word Forms
- more transcendent
- most transcendent
- transcendents
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for transcendent?
Common synonyms include unknown, unknowable, surpassing, superior.
What is the opposite of transcendent?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use transcendent in a sentence?
In sculpture and in the drama, in Aristophanic farce and in hieratic rituals, in pictorial art and in the stream of literature, the phallus is transcendent.
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