tall (tôl), adj., -er, -est, adv. — adj. having a relatively great height; of more than average stature: a tall woman; tall grass.

Understanding the Context

having stature or height as specified: a man six feet tall. large in amount or degree; considerable: a tall price; Swinging that deal is a tall order. extravagant; difficult to believe: a tall tale. high-flown; TALL definition: having a relatively great height; of more than average stature: tall grass.

Key Insights

See examples of tall used in a sentence. TALL meaning: 1. of more than average height, or of a particular height: 2. of more than average height, or of a…. Learn more.

Final Thoughts

You use tall to ask or talk about the height of someone or something. How tall are you? I'm only 5ft tall, and I look younger than my age. I am already as tall as she is. If you can easily slap the ceiling with the palm of your hand, you're tall. The measure of your height tells you exactly how tall you are.

The words high and lofty are common synonyms of tall. While all three words mean "above the average in height," tall applies to what grows or rises high by comparison with others of its kind and usually implies relative narrowness.