Loomed: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ซ๏ธ
loomed
[ luหm ]
improve visibility
To loom means to appear large and scary, often in a way that is threatening. It can also refer to the process of something becoming visible in a way that is unclear or mysterious.
Synonyms
appear, arise, emerge, surface.
Examples of usage
- The mountains loomed in the distance.
- A storm loomed on the horizon.
- Doubt loomed over the team's future.
- A figure loomed at the end of the dark alley.
Translations
Translations of the word "loomed" in other languages:
๐ต๐น apareceu
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคญเคฐเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช aufgetaucht
๐ฎ๐ฉ muncul
๐บ๐ฆ ะท'ัะฒะธะฒัั
๐ต๐ฑ pojawili siฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ็พใใ
๐ซ๐ท apparaissait
๐ช๐ธ apareciรณ
๐น๐ท belirdi
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ฌ๋ฌ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุธูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ vynoลil se
๐ธ๐ฐ objavil sa
๐จ๐ณ ๅบ็ฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ pojavil se
๐ฎ๐ธ kom รญ ljรณs
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบำฉััะฝะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแฉแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gรถrรผndรผ
๐ฒ๐ฝ apareciรณ
Etymology
The word 'loom' originates from the Old English 'loman', which meant 'to come into view' or 'to hang over'. This word is thought to have a Germanic root, linked to the Middle Dutch 'lomen', meaning to overhang or be prominent. The evolution of the term aligns with the way large objects can create an imposing presence, hence the modern definition that reflects both physical appearance and metaphorical uses. Over time, 'loom' has transitioned into various contexts, often suggesting an upcoming event or unforeseen consequences that may seem threatening or significant, making it a versatile term in the English language.