Looming
['luːmɪŋ] or ['lʊmɪŋ]
Definition
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Loom
(n.) The indistinct and magnified appearance of objects seen in particular states of the atmosphere. See Mirage.
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Examples
- So that the progress of future inventions depends on the outcome of the great economic, industrial, and social battles which are now looming on the pathway of the future. William Henry Doolittle. Inventions in the Century.
- And Mr. Smallweed says it not without evident apprehensions of his dear friend, who still stands over him looming larger than ever. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Ursula was dim and veiled, looming over him. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- In modern times the art of building has had such an upward trend that edifices looming far into the air, hotels, stores, apartment houses, office buildings, etc. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- At dusk we saw Dr. Grimesby Roylott drive past, his huge form looming up beside the little figure of the lad who drove him. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- It's kingdom come, gentlemen, said the captain, with a grim smile, as he looked at that sky-piercing peak looming hugely in the vague light. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Margaret's heart ached at his restlessness--his trying to stifle and strangle the hideous fear that was looming out of the dark places of his heart. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
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