surpassing
of a large amount or high degree; exceeding, excelling, or extraordinary: structures of surpassing magnificence.
in a surpassing manner; extraordinarily.
Origin of surpassing
1Other words from surpassing
- sur·pass·ing·ly, adverb
Words Nearby surpassing
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How to use surpassing in a sentence
Somehow Turner nailed that one second of surpassing natural force.
By 2013, that figure rose to $61 million, surpassing Jameson Irish whiskey and Patron tequila.
Europeans Recall Fireball Whiskey Over a Sweetener Also Used in Antifreeze | Tim Mak | October 28, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTMore than that, it was ultimate proof of a surpassing American technical achievement, the creation of the Jet Age.
With 22 days left, Solar Roadways has already raised $1.64 million, easily surpassing its $1 million goal.
And by Tuesday, it had raised more than $115,000, far surpassing its goal.
The Jamaican Bobsled Team Is Crowdfunding Its Way to the Olympics | CNBC | January 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Have I not a G of surpassing splendour, of a fruitiness rarely encountered in this vale of tears?
First Plays | A. A. MilneThe machinery in it is said to be especially good, surpassing anything of the kind to be seen even in Europe.
A Woman's Journey Round the World | Ida PfeifferI am thankful and I marvel at the surpassing beneficence of the ever-blessed Trinity, who conferred on thee this privilege.
Mary, Help of Christians | VariousIt displays an affection equal to that of the dog, and a sympathy surpassing that of any other animal below man.
Man And His Ancestor | Charles MorrisOf course, it is needless to say that every one at court saw and was charmed with its surpassing beauty.
British Dictionary definitions for surpassing
/ (sɜːˈpɑːsɪŋ) /
exceptional; extraordinary
obsolete, or poetic (intensifier): surpassing fair
Derived forms of surpassing
- surpassingly, adverb
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