surpassing

[ ser-pas-ing, -pah-sing ]

adjective

1. of a large amount or high degree; exceeding, excelling, or extraordinary:

   structures of surpassing magnificence.

adverb

1. in a surpassing manner; extraordinarily.

surpassing

/ sɜːˈpɑːsɪŋ /

adjective

1. exceptional; extraordinary

adverb

1. obsolete.
   (intensifier)

   surpassing fair

Derived Forms

• surˈpassingly, adverb

Other Words From

• sur·passing·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of surpassing¹

First recorded in 1570–80; surpass + -ing ²

Example Sentences

The UK's largest mortgage lender said the average price hit £293,999 in October, surpassing a peak of £293,507 that was reached in June 2022.

From BBC

Indeed, in October 2023, the Washington Post noted that podcasters' audience size was surpassing legacy media.

From Salon

The governor declared his intent to expand the annual tax credit to $750 million, up from its current total of $330 million, which would make California the top state for capped film incentive programs, surpassing even New York.

From Los Angeles Times

In his first year on the ballot in 2003, he netted 6.2% of the vote, surpassing the 5% threshold needed to stay on the ballot for another year.

From Los Angeles Times

The company reported earnings of $5.40 per share, surpassing analysts’ expectations of $5.12, according to Factset.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• exceeding