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What is another word for be tall?

Pronunciation: [biː tˈɔːl] (IPA)

Being tall is a desirable trait for many people. However, there are plenty of synonyms for "be tall" that can give a more nuanced description of someone's height. One option is "towering," which implies a great height and a sense of dominance or authority. Another is "lofty," which suggests elegance and grace along with height. "Statuesque" is a word reserved for especially striking and graceful tallness, while "gigantic" implies a sense of awe-inspiring size and power. Finally, "vertically endowed" is a humorous and less common option that emphasizes someone's height in a playful way.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Be tall

  • I used to want to be tall, and then I thought, 'If I were tall, then people would say I was pretty and not cute.' And then I realized that there are worse things than being called cute.
    Kristin Chenoweth
  • In my next life, I want to be tall and thin, parallel park and make good coffee. But for now, I have lots of stuff to work out in my life, but I'll have that until the day I die. I want to write more books.
    Paula Danziger
  • If I were but a man who would be tall, I would be me.
    Ryan Stiles
  • Love thy neighbor - and if he happens to be tall, debonair and devastating, it will be that much easier.
    Mae West

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