tall
adjective
\
Definition of tall
1a : high in stature
b : of a specified height five feet tall
2a : of considerable height tall trees
b : long from bottom to top a tall book
c : of a higher growing variety or species of plant
3a : large or formidable in amount, extent, or degree a tall order to fill
b : pompous, high-flown tall talk about the vast mysteries of life —W. A. White
c : highly exaggerated : incredible, improbable a tall story
4 obsolete : brave, courageous
Keep scrolling for more
Other words from tall
\
adjective
\
noun
Synonyms & Antonyms for tall
Synonyms
arduous, Augean, backbreaking, challenging, demanding, difficult, effortful, exacting, formidable, grueling (or gruelling), hard, heavy, herculean, killer, laborious, moiling, murderous, rigorous, rough, rugged, severe, stiff, strenuous, sweaty, testing, toilsome, tough, uphill
Antonyms
cheap, easy, effortless, facile, light, mindless, simple, soft, undemanding
Visit the Thesaurus for More
Examples of tall in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Varane, one of France's tallest players at 1.91 meters (6-foot-2 1/2), uses his speed to close down spaces. — John Leicester, chicagotribune.com, "Five reasons why France will win the World Cup final," 14 July 2018 Many tall plants are damaged by summer storms and hurricanes. — Tom Maccubbin, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Caterpillar invasion isn't end for healthy tree," 14 July 2018 This can spell disaster if that object is something like a tall, heavy dresser that comes with the risk of tipping over. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "Emergency Responders Share 9 of the Biggest Death Traps in Your Home," 14 July 2018 The measure then directs the governor to ask the U.S. Congress for the ultimate approval — likely a tall order. — Amy Lieu, Fox News, "'Cal 3' backer urges court to dismiss lawsuit opposing California break-up plan," 14 July 2018 Rubber gaskets separate the 10-and-a-half foot tall glass walls from the concrete roof to prevent cracking in case of shifts in the structure. — David Gleisner, Daily Southtown, "Rare glass house carved into hillside hits the market in Olympia Fields," 14 July 2018 That happened just after the port scrapped a plan to set aside an 80-foot tall section of the Hilton Bayfront hotel garage for ads that would appear up to 334 days a year and generate up to $100,000 per year. — David Garrick, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Public outcry prompts port to shelve looser policy for building wrap ads," 13 July 2018 The shrubby butterfly weed flowers in a vibrant orange, gardener-favorite swamp milkweed blooms tall in pink and purple, while the common milkweed explodes with pale pink pompons the size of softballs. — Anna Groves, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "They're beautiful — and in danger. Now, a huge effort focuses on saving monarch butterflies," 13 July 2018 Anderson, who is 6-foot-8, and Isner, who is 6-10, are two of the tallest men in tennis, with fine service technique to match their leverage. — Christopher Clarey, New York Times, "Wimbledon: After Many, Many Hours, Kevin Anderson Beats John Isner in the Semifinals," 13 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'tall.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for tall
tall
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of tall
: greater in height than the average person, building, etc.
: having a specified height
See the full definition for tall in the English Language Learners Dictionary
tall
adjective
\
Kids Definition of tall
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : having unusually great height
2 : of a stated height ten feet tall
3 : made up a tall tale
tall
adverbKids Definition of tall (Entry 2 of 2)
: so as to be or look tall Stand tall and straight.
Keep scrolling for more
Comments on tall
What made you want to look up tall? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Musical Words Quiz
-
- Which word describes a musical performance marked by the absence of instrumental accompaniment?
Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZ
Share tall
Resources for tall