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

In just one year, business reportedly almost doubled, surpassing $1 billion.

From New York Times

From January to April, adults bought more toys than any other age group, surpassing preschoolers for the first time, according to Circana.

From Los Angeles Times

Root has been bullish about not being close to satisfied at merely surpassing Cook, and that he has many more Test runs in his sights.

From BBC

The donation is the largest single gift the City of Hope has ever received, surpassing the $100 million Panda Express founders Andrew and Peggy Cherng gave to the nonprofit last year.

From Los Angeles Times

Helene was one of the deadliest storms in U.S. history, with the death toll surpassing 150 across six states.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• exceeding