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Stephenlearner Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

Loom over

Hi,

What does "loom over" mean in this sentence? Thanks.

The blacksmith loomed over Peter and a sulphurous stench overpowered the youth.

Stephen
  

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It's used to emphasis a negative quality of the blacksmith, and gives me a negative impression of him. Specifically, "loomed over" gives the impression he is towering over Peter in such a way that demonstrates that he is powerful and threatening.

— Makka2802

  • It's used to emphasis a negative quality of the blacksmith, and gives me a negative impression of him.
  • Specifically, "loomed over" gives the impression he is towering over Peter in such a way that demonstrates that he is powerful and threatening.
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It's used to emphasis a negative quality of the blacksmith, and gives me a negative impression of him. Specifically, "loomed over" gives the impression he is towering over Peter in such a way that demonstrates that he is powerful and threatening.
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