transcendent

[tran-sen-duhnt] / trænˈsɛn dənt /

ADJECTIVE

extraordinary

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abstract fantastic otherworldly sublime supernatural ultimate

WEAK

absolute accomplished beyond grasp boundless consummate entire eternal exceeding finished hypothetical ideal incomparable infinite innate intact intellectual intuitive matchless obscure original peerless perfect pre-eminent primordial superior supreme surpassing theoretical towering transcendental transcending transmundane unequalable unequalled unique unparalleled unrivalled whole

Antonyms

STRONGEST

poor real secondary

WEAK

inferior ordinary simple

Example Sentences

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The kinds of things that become transcendent with a little attention.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

He has learned that “the pain of loss becomes something of transcendent beauty.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

I suspect the Pope sees his role as an advocate who promotes transcendent values rather than as a gardener who tries to reserve a plot for weeds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Which is to say: it was never going to taste as transcendent as it does in memory.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Marschner's performance of the Brahms Violin Concerto is transcendent.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper

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