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surpassing

American  
[ser-pas-ing, -pah-sing] / sərˈpæs ɪŋ, -ˈpɑ sɪŋ /

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 British  
/ sɜːˈpɑːsɪŋ /

adjective

  1. exceptional; extraordinary

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adverb

  1. obsolete (intensifier)

    surpassing fair
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Other Word Forms

  • surpassingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of surpassing

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

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