Surpassing

/sərˈpæsɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

More impressive than others of its kind.

The scientist's research produced surpassing results that changed the field of medicine.

Exceeding or going beyond a certain standard or level; remarkable.

Her performance in the competition was truly surpassing, earning her a gold medal.

Superior to; better than.

The new model of the car is surpassing its predecessor in both speed and fuel efficiency.

From Old French 'surpasser', from sur- (over) + passer (to pass).

surpassing expectations

to exceed what is anticipated or hoped for.

surpassing beauty

beauty that is exceptionally great or remarkable.

surpass

to go beyond the limits of something.

surpassed

having been exceeded in quality or degree.

Killing it

She is really killing it at her job, surpassing all expectations.

Next level

His skills are next level, truly surpassing the competition.