loom

²loom

verb

Definition of LOOM

intransitive verb

1

: to come into sight in enlarged or distorted and indistinct form often as a result of atmospheric conditions

2

a : to appear in an impressively great or exaggerated form <deficits loomed large> b : to take shape as an impending occurrence

Examples of LOOM

1. Storm clouds loomed on the horizon.
2. The mountains loom above the valley.

Origin of LOOM

origin unknown

First Known Use: circa 1541

Related to LOOM

Synonyms: brew, impend

Related Words: advance, approach, close in, draw on, gather, near; hang, hover, lower (also lour), menace, overhang, threaten

Near Antonyms: abate, decline, de-escalate, die down, diminish, disappear, dwindle, ebb, fade, fall, lessen, let up, lower, moderate, recede, relent, remit, shrink, subside, taper, taper off, vanish, wane; fall back, pass, recede, retreat, withdraw

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