Synonyms for exceeding
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
prodigious
Example sentences
- exceptional There's little oil this year but it's exceptional.
- surpassing Japan is surpassing China in economic power.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| exceeding | falling | |
| exceptional | steady | |
| surpassing | steady | |
| prodigious | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- surpassing3, prodigious3
- 11 letters
- exceptional4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (surpassing3 = 3 syllables).