What does surpassing mean?
Surpassing means present participle and gerund of surpass.
Surpassing
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of surpass.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of surpass
- Becoming superior to others; becoming excellent; exceptional; exceeding.
- The act or process by which something is surpassed; a bettering.
Example Sentences
"Yet once again," exclaimed he, passionately, "let me gaze on that beautiful and beloved face! let me see if sorrow has cast a shadow on its surpassing loveliness! I will not let her know how near I am, and how wretched! No, in secret and in silence will I look upon her once more; and then, farewell for ever!"
In both of these surpassings, the human being, in being freed, is freed both to be itself and to be beyond itself; but the second orients us more fully towards being free beyond self-determination.
Synonyms for surpassing
Antonyms for surpassing
Related Words
Word Forms
- more surpassing
- most surpassing
- surpassings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for surpassing?
Common synonyms include prodigious, extraordinary, exceptional, transcendent.
What is the opposite of surpassing?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use surpassing in a sentence?
"Yet once again," exclaimed he, passionately, "let me gaze on that beautiful and beloved face! let me see if sorrow has cast a shadow on its surpassing loveliness! I will not let her know how near I am, and how wretched! No, in secret and in silence will I look upon her once more; and then, farewell for ever!"
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