surpassing

[ ser-pas-ing, -pah-sing ]

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adjective

of a large amount or high degree; exceeding, excelling, or extraordinary: structures of surpassing magnificence.

adverb

in a surpassing manner; extraordinarily.

Origin of surpassing

First recorded in 1570–80; surpass + -ing²

Other 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.
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By 2013, that figure rose to $61 million, surpassing Jameson Irish whiskey and Patron tequila.
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More than that, it was ultimate proof of a surpassing American technical achievement, the creation of the Jet Age.
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With 22 days left, Solar Roadways has already raised $1.64 million, easily surpassing its $1 million goal.
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And by Tuesday, it had raised more than $115,000, far surpassing its goal.
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Have I not a G of surpassing splendour, of a fruitiness rarely encountered in this vale of tears?
First Plays | A. A. Milne
The 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 Pfeiffer
I am thankful and I marvel at the surpassing beneficence of the ever-blessed Trinity, who conferred on thee this privilege.
Mary, Help of Christians | Various
It 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 Morris
Of course, it is needless to say that every one at court saw and was charmed with its surpassing beauty.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 67, Number 414, April, 1850 | Various

British Dictionary definitions for surpassing

surpassing

/ (sɜːˈpɑːsɪŋ) /

adjective

exceptional; extraordinary

adverb

obsolete, or poetic (intensifier): surpassing fair

Derived forms of surpassing

surpassingly, adverb

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