tall applies to what grows or rises high by comparison with others of its kind and usually implies relative narrowness.

TALL definition: 1. of more than average height, or of a particular height: 2. of more than average height, or of a…. Learn more.

Tall definition: having a relatively great height; of more than average stature: tall grass.. See examples of TALL used in a sentence.

Definition of tall adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Someone or something that is tall has a greater height than is normal or average. Being tall can make you feel incredibly self-confident. She was a young woman, fairly tall and fairly slim.

'tall' You use tall to describe things which are higher than usual, but which are also much higher than they are wide. So, for example, you talk about a tall tree or a tall chimney.

Tall definition: Fanciful or exaggerated; boastful.

tall (tôl), USA pronunciation adj., -er, -est, adv. — adj. having a relatively great height; of more than average stature: a tall woman; tall grass. having stature or height as specified: a man six …

Tall generally refers to a considerably greater height or length than the average or typical. In relation to people, it often means having a height above the average for their gender, age, or …

Jun 11, 2025 · (of a person) Having a vertical extent greater than the average. For example, somebody with a height of over 6 feet would generally be considered to be tall. Being tall is an …