Word · Frequency #18744
looming
/ˈluːmiŋ/
noun
上现蜃景；庞视；幽影
a mirage in which objects appear above the horizon; a large or threatening appearance
- 1.
v come into view indistinctly, often threateningly；v appear very large or occupy a commanding position；v hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing；v weave on a loom
上现蜃景；庞视；幽影
In use
The sailor mistook the looming for a distant mountain range.
A strange looming appeared above the desert, confusing the travelers.
The coast seemed much closer due to a looming that distorted the view.
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