tall Synonyms

tall Meaning

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tall (n)

a garment size for a tall person

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tall (a)

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

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tall (s)

lofty in style

impressively difficult

too improbable to admit of belief

Webster

tall (superl.)

High in stature; having a considerable, or an unusual, extension upward; long and comparatively slender; having the diameter or lateral extent small in proportion to the height; as, a tall person, tree, or mast.

Brave; bold; courageous.

Fine; splendid; excellent; also, extravagant; excessive.

tall Sentence Examples

  1. The towering skyscraper loomed tall above the city skyline.
  2. His lanky frame stood tall, casting an imposing shadow.
  3. The basketball player's tall stature gave him an edge over his opponents.
  4. The tall, slender model graced the cover of the fashion magazine.
  5. The tall grass obscured the path, making it difficult to navigate.
  6. I strained to reach the tall shelf, my arms aching.
  7. The tall, winding staircase led up to the castle tower.
  8. The tall, bushy hedge acted as a natural barrier around the garden.
  9. The tall, majestic oak tree provided shelter and shade for the weary traveler.
  10. The tall, proud flag fluttered in the gentle breeze.

FAQs About the word tall

a garment size for a tall person, great in vertical dimension; high in stature, lofty in style, impressively difficult, too improbable to admit of beliefHigh in

towering,high, prominent, dominant, altitudinous,lofty, lifted, high-rise, uplifted, upswept

low,short, short, squat, low, squat,flat, flat, stubby, stubby

The towering skyscraper loomed tall above the city skyline.

His lanky frame stood tall, casting an imposing shadow.

The basketball player's tall stature gave him an edge over his opponents.

The tall, slender model graced the cover of the fashion magazine.