Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
loom
verb and noun
/luːm/
Definition
To appear indistinctly or to take shape in a threatening form.
Examples
- The mountains loom in the distance, shrouded in mist.
- As the deadline approached, a sense of dread began to loom over the team.
Meaning
Loom refers to the way something can come into view, especially something large that seems to emerge from the distance or fog.
Synonyms
- emerge
- appear
- hover
- threaten
