Looming

Pronunciation: /ˈluːmɪŋ/

Definitions of looming

verb to appear as a vague form in the distance; to seem imminent or about to happen

Example Sentences

A1 The dark clouds were looming in the sky.

A2 She could see the deadline looming ahead.

B1 The threat of war was looming over the region.

B2 The possibility of a recession is looming on the horizon.

C1 The decision to expand the business is looming large.

C2 The consequences of climate change are looming ever closer.

Examples of looming in a Sentence

formal The deadline for the project is looming, so we need to work efficiently to meet it.

informal I can't believe the exam is looming already, I haven't even started studying!

slang The party is looming this weekend, it's going to be lit!

figurative The dark clouds looming overhead foreshadowed an impending storm.

Grammatical Forms of looming

• past tense: loomed
• plural: loomings
• comparative: more looming
• superlative: most looming
• present tense: looms
• future tense: will loom
• perfect tense: has loomed
• continuous tense: is looming
• singular: looming
• positive degree: looming
• infinitive: to loom
• gerund: looming
• participle: looming

Origin and Evolution of looming

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'looming' originated from the Old English word 'lōma' meaning a ray or gleam of light.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'looming' expanded to refer to something appearing as if it is approaching or becoming visible, often used in the context of something ominous or threatening.