looming
Meanings
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adjective, verb
Appearing or becoming large, threatening, or ominous.
- "The dark clouds loomed ominously over the battlefield."
- "The cliff loomed large in the distance."
- "The looming deadline added to the stress of the project."
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verb
Hover or hang over someone or something, often with a threatening or ominous presence.
- "The vultures loomed over the carcass, waiting for their meal."
- "The helicopter loomed above the city, casting a shadow over the buildings."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with loomingdooming , rooming , mooning , booming
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and originsloom (Scottish) : a power loom
loom (Nautical) : a vertical timber or plank forming part of a bulwark or a ship's side
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,-
loom (Scottish) : a power loom
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loom (Nautical) : a vertical timber or plank forming part of a bulwark or a ship's side
Variants
List of all variants of looming that leads to same resultloom , loomed , looming , looms
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).looms, loomingly
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Old English hlōm, meaning 'dark cloud'. The word has also been influenced by Middle Dutch loomen, meaning 'to hover' or 'to loom'.
Trivia
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The word 'loom' is often used in the title of works of literature, such as Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven' and H.P. Lovecraft's 'The Call of Cthulhu'.
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In the Harry Potter series, the term 'Dementors' are described as 'looming' over people, draining them of their happiness and hope.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
omen: A sign or portent, often ominous or prophetic. The 'looming' can be seen as an omen, signaling danger or impending events.
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foreboding: A feeling of apprehension or unease, often accompanied by a sense of impending danger. The 'looming' can create a sense of foreboding, making the audience feel uneasy or anxious.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, the 'looming' is often used to create a sense of foreboding or impending danger. It can be used to describe a physical object, such as a mountain or a storm cloud, or an intangible concept, such as a fear or a threat. In art, the 'looming' can be depicted through the use of shadows, large scale, or ominous colors.
How to Memorize "looming"
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visualize
- Imagine a large, dark cloud hanging over a landscape or a threatening object looming over someone or something. Visualize the size, shape, and mood created by the 'looming'.
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associate
- Associate the word 'looming' with words like 'ominous', 'threatening', 'large', 'dark', and 'foreboding'. Use these words to help remember the meaning of the word.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Lots of Ominous Objects Meaning Large, Dark, and Dangerous'.
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