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looming
01
approaching or coming soon, often with a sense of concern or importance
Grammatical Information
Composition
present participle adjective
qualitative
Superlative
most looming
Comparative
more looming
gradable
Examples
The looming storm clouds signaled bad weather ahead.
02
appearing in a large and unclear shape, often giving a feeling of danger or threat
Examples
The looming silhouette of the mountain was barely visible through the mist.
Lexical Tree
looming
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