surpassing

adjective
UK: /səˈpɑːsɪŋ/
US: /sərˈpæsɪŋ/

  1. Going beyond or exceeding something else in degree, quality, or excellence.

    1. The surpassing beauty of the sunset took my breath away.
    2. Her surpassing talent for music was evident from a very early age showing real skill.

Synonyms

exceeding
surpassing verb

  1. Present participle of surpass: To exceed or be greater than.

    1. The runner is surpassing all expectations in this race.
    2. The company is surpassing its sales targets due to innovative marketing schemes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "surpassing" is /səˈpɑːsɪŋ/ in British English and /sərˈpæsɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "surpassing": exceeding.

Example usage of "surpassing": "The surpassing beauty of the sunset took my breath away.". More examples on the page.