TALL Synonyms: 122 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How does the adjective 'tall' contrast with its synonyms?

The words high and lofty are common synonyms of tall . While all three words mean "above the average in height," tall applies to what grows or rises high by comparison with others of its kind and usually implies relative narrowness. // a tall thin man

Q: When can 'high' be used instead of 'tall'?

Although the words high and tall have much in common, high implies marked extension upward and is applied chiefly to things which rise from a base or foundation or are placed at a conspicuous height above a lower level. // a high hill // a high ceiling

Q: When would 'lofty' be a good substitute for 'tall'?

While in some cases nearly identical to tall , lofty suggests great or imposing altitude. // lofty mountain peaks

tall

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ˈtȯl

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as in high

extending to a great distance upward tall skyscrapers that cast long shadows over the park

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as in difficult

requiring considerable physical or mental effort that's a pretty tall order

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How does the adjective tall contrast with its synonyms?

The words high and lofty are common synonyms of tall. While all three words mean "above the average in height," tall applies to what grows or rises high by comparison with others of its kind and usually implies relative narrowness.

a tall thin man

When can high be used instead of tall?

Although the words high and tall have much in common, high implies marked extension upward and is applied chiefly to things which rise from a base or foundation or are placed at a conspicuous height above a lower level.

a high hill

a high ceiling

When would lofty be a good substitute for tall?

While in some cases nearly identical to tall, lofty suggests great or imposing altitude.

lofty mountain peaks

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Recent Examples of tall My neighbor just won the tallest Christmas tree competition. —

Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Dec. 2024 The carbon fiber fuselage accommodates the wider side-by-side seating arrangement, and the craft stands just over 9 feet (2.7 m) tall. —

New Atlas, 11 Dec. 2024 KitchenAid Universal Nesting Plastic Mixing Bowls $32 $13 Amazon This set of nesting plastic mixing bowls from KitchenAid felt comfortable to hold during testing and were tall enough to prevent any major splatters. —

Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024 One of the girls is quite tall, the other quite short. —

David Szalay, The New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tall

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Federal regulators predict strong economic growth and a more robust job market in 2025, along with higher inflation.

Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
The United States has one of the world's highest rates of firearms deaths outside a war zone.

Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024