Sublimation

sub-li-MAY-shən (/ˌsʌblɪˈmeɪʃən/)

the redirection of an instinctual impulse into a socially acceptable or productive activity; also a phase change.

“It’s a small act of sublimation – diet quietly reshaping the body’s scent into something softer and more appealing.”

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a decorative curl or twist, especially in handwriting or design.

relating to the mind or intellect; based on pure thought.

commonplace or unromantic; lacking poetic beauty.

engaged in deep or serious thought; reflective and contemplative.

too great or extreme to be expressed in words.

lying down; in a reclining position.