surpassing

• Adjetivo literário ou arcaico que significa extremamente grande ou incomparável; que supera os outros em qualidade ou grau.

An archaic or literary adjective meaning extremely great or beyond comparison; exceeding others in quality or degree.

1. Exceeding in excellenceC1formal

   Going beyond the usual limits, especially in terms of quality or achievement.

   Superior

   • Her surpassing talent earned her a scholarship.
   • The artist's surpassing skill was evident in every brushstroke.
   • He achieved surpassing success in his field.

   Sinônimosexceptionalextraordinaryincomparablepeerlesspreeminentsuperlativesupremetranscendentunparalleledunrivaled

   Antônimosinferiormediocre

2. Far beyond the ordinaryC1formal

   To a degree that is far greater than what is typical or expected.

   Superior

   • The beauty of the landscape was surpassing.
   • They showed surpassing courage in the face of danger.
   • The project's surpassing complexity required a team of experts.

   Sinônimosexceptionalextraordinaryoutstandingphenomenalpreeminentremarkablesuperiortranscendentunequaledunparalleled

   Antônimosaveragecommonplacemediocreordinaryunexceptional

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de exceder ou ir além de um limite, padrão ou expectativa; também pode significar superar alguém em desempenho ou qualidade.

A verb used to indicate the act of exceeding or going beyond a limit, standard, or expectation.

1. Exceed or OutdoB2formal

   To go beyond in performance, achievement, or quality; to be better than someone or something else.

   Superar

   • She surpassed all expectations in her final exam.
   • The athlete's performance surpassed the previous world record.
   • His dedication to the project surpassed that of his colleagues.

   Sinônimosbeatbetterexceedoutclassoutdooutrunoutshineoutstriptoptranscend

   Antônimosfaillosetrailunderperform

2. To a Greater DegreeB2formal

   To do something to a greater extent or degree than someone or something else.

   Superar em grau

   • The new model surpasses the old one in speed and efficiency.
   • Her kindness surpasses that of anyone I have ever met.
   • The beauty of the landscape surpassed anything they had imagined.

   Sinônimosbeatexceedoutclassoutdooutshineoutstripovertaketoptranscend

3. Move PastB2formal

   To go beyond a certain point, limit, or boundary.

   Ultrapassar

   • The car surpassed the speed limit on the highway.
   • The population of the city has surpassed one million.
   • The river's water level surpassed the flood warning mark.

   Sinônimoscrossexceedoversteptranscend

   Antônimosfalllagtrail

4. Be Greater in Scope or SizeB2formal

   To be larger, more significant, or more extensive than a standard or reference point.

   Superar

   • The company's profits surpassed the industry average.
   • The scope of the project surpassed all previous initiatives.
   • The impact of the discovery surpassed the initial estimates.

   Sinônimosexceedoutdooutmatchoutstriptoptranscend

   Antônimosfall short oflagtrailunderperform