surpassing
[ ser-pas-ing, -pah-sing ]
/ sərˈpæs ɪŋ, -ˈpɑ sɪŋ /
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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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surpassing
/ (sɜːˈpɑːsɪŋ) /
adjective
exceptional; extraordinary
adverb
obsolete, or poetic (intensifier)surpassing fair
Derived forms of surpassing
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