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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The tree was named the 'Heaven Sword of the Da'an River,' and it was officially recognized as the tallest known tree in both Taiwan and East Asia.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026
The death of Sulemana Abdul Samed, Ghana's tallest man, has prompted an outpouring of grief especially in the north of the country where his height had made him a local celebrity.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 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
The world's tallest unoccupied skyscraper was meant to boast a rooftop pool and a luxury hotel after completion, but instead it has stood deserted in the Chinese port city of Tianjin for years.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
It might have been the tallest building in Little Rock.
From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals
