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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.

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Origin of surpassing

First recorded in 1570–80; surpass + -ing2
Related formssur·pass·ing·ly, adverb
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British Dictionary definitions for surpassingly

surpassing

adjective

exceptional; extraordinary

adverb

obsolete, or poetic (intensifier)surpassing fair
Derived Formssurpassingly, adverb
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