Loomed: meaning, definitions and examples

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loomed

 

[ luหm ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น apareceu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคญเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช aufgetaucht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ muncul

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะท'ัะฒะธะฒัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pojawili siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็พใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท apparaissait

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ apareciรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท belirdi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋“œ๋Ÿฌ๋‚ฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุธู‡ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vynoล™il se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ objavil sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡บ็Žฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pojavil se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kom รญ ljรณs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉั€ั–ะฝะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒฉแƒœแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรถrรผndรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,218, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.