tall
adjective
having a relatively great height; of more than average stature: tall grass.
tallest
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superlativeof tall.superlative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating the greatest degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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A statue of the Virgin Mary believed to be Europe's tallest has been formally unveiled in a small Polish village.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
It is now recognized as the tallest tree in Taiwan and all of East Asia.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026
She had a blast and proudly reports that her team built the tallest pyramid, with her on top.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
That means the Goldin Finance 117 may soon ditch its status as "tallest unoccupied building", as declared by Guinness World Records in 2015.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
It is three times taller than the tallest mountain on Earth.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
