looming

American  

[loo-ming] / ˈlu mɪŋ /

noun

1. a mirage in which objects below the horizon seem to be raised above their true positions.

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Etymology

Origin of looming

First recorded in 1620–30; loom ² + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

It remains the Continent’s largest economy, and for now one of Europe’s more functional markets despite its current and looming dangers.

From The Wall Street Journal

With its long arches and lights looming over the viaduct, the 6th Street Bridge has become a beacon for Angelenos and the curious.

From Los Angeles Times

It wants too to accelerate debate on changing the constitution and on revising the imperial family's rules to ease a looming succession crisis.

From Barron's

He also called for drawing down the city’s reserves by $1.2 billion to help close a looming budget deficit.

From The Wall Street Journal

At the turn of the century, he penned an Op-Ed in The Times calling for former President Bill Clinton to put an end to the Cold War politics looming over the two countries’ strain.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• approaching
• imminent
• impending