tall
tall
great in height
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tall synonyms
What's the difference between tall / tallish / high / towering / lofty / statuesque
informal, means somewhat or fairly tall; hedged/approximate
He's tallish — not huge, but taller than average.
emphasizes vertical position or level rather than stature; used for objects, places, levels
The shelf is too high for me to reach.
suggests very great height or dominance; more intense and sometimes figurative
A towering skyscraper dominated the skyline.
can mean physically high or figuratively elevated (e.g., ideals); slightly formal
He expressed lofty ambitions.
implies tall, dignified and well-proportioned, often complimentary; somewhat formal
She had a statuesque presence on stage.
describes a tall person who is thin and perhaps slightly awkward in movement
He's lanky and still growing into his clothes.
often describes someone (especially women) with long legs or clothing that emphasizes legs; informal
The model looked leggy in that dress.
tall and thin with awkward or ungainly movements; slightly derogatory/informal
The gangly teenager tripped over the curb.
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How to pronounce tall and what this word means
tall means tall. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce tall
/ˈtɔːl/
tall translation
tall
tall examples
The tall man reached the top shelf easily.
tall transcription
/ˈtɔːl/, /ˈtɔl/
Questions about this word
tall meaning: what does it mean?
great in height
tall pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
tall is pronounced as /ˈtɔːl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
tall definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The tall man reached the top shelf easily. Translation: Высокий мужчина с лёгкостью дотянулся до верхней полки.
Is tall part of Adjectives vocabulary?
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