Synonyms for

Tall

Verb / tɔ:l / Another word for tall — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having a greater-than-average height

Synonyms & similar words

marvelous grandiloquent short magniloquent improbable marvellous high lofty giant big huge gigantic towering elevated stately grand statuesque imposing majestic elevated commanding colossal monumental oversized prodigious

Synonyms by register

Formal

high lofty towering

Informal

lanky gangly big

Literary

statuesque colossal elevated

Antonyms

short small low little diminutive stunted

Common collocations

  • tall building
  • tall man
  • tall order
  • tall tree
  • tall grass
  • tall tale
  • tall person

Word family

noun height
adjective tall
adverb tall

Usage note

Tall is typically used to describe vertical height, especially of people and buildings. Avoid using 'tall' for objects that are wide rather than high.

Example sentences

  1. The giraffe is a very tall animal.
  2. John is the tallest student in our class.
  3. I need a tall ladder to reach the top shelf.
  4. The tall skyscraper is visible from miles away.
  5. The basketball player is tall and can jump high.

Quotes

  • I'm not tall; I'm just vertically enhanced. - Leslie Nielsen
  • I'm tall, but my heart is bigger than my height. - Kristaps Porzingis
  • It's not how big you are, it's how big you play. - Anonymous

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