tallness

/ˈtɔːlnəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈtɔːlnəs/ (ame, ipa)

tallness — noun

1. the fact that a person or thing reaches a height that is noticeably above what i

1.名詞B2
釋義

the fact that a person or thing reaches a height that is noticeably above what is usual for others of the same kind

例句

Mert's tallness makes it easy for him to see over the crowd at concerts.

possessive noun + tallness as subject

Because of her tallness, Beatriz often struggles to find jeans with a long enough inseam.

because of + tallness, cause-effect pattern

同義詞
  • height

    neutral term for vertical measurement; tallness emphasises being above average

  • stature

    slightly more formal, can also imply dignity or reputation

反義詞
  • shortness

    the quality of being below average height

用法筆記

Less common than height in everyday conversation; tallness focuses on being noticeably above average rather than on a measurement.

常見錯誤

❌I measured his tallness.
✅I measured his height.
💡tallness refers to the quality of being tall, not a specific measurement; use height for numbers or figures.