LOOM: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for LOOM?

Need another word that means the same as “loom”? Find 6 synonyms and 30 related words for “loom” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Loom” are: hulk, predominate, tower, brood, bulk large, hover

Loom as a Verb

Definitions of "Loom" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “loom” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Appear very large or occupy a commanding position.
• Weave on a loom.
• Hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing.
• Come into view indistinctly, often threateningly.

Synonyms of "Loom" as a verb (6 Words)

brood	Hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing. The terrible vision brooded over her all day long.
bulk large	Stick out or up.
hover	Move to and fro. She hovered anxiously in the background.
hulk	Appear very large or occupy a commanding position.
predominate	Be the strongest or main element; be greater in number or amount. Private interest was not allowed to predominate over the public good.
tower	Rise to or reach a great height. He seemed to tower over everyone else.

Usage Examples of "Loom" as a verb

• Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall.
• Another air plane loomed into the sky.
• Materials loomed in Egypt.

Associations of "Loom" (30 Words)

aboveground	On or above the surface of the ground. Aboveground nuclear testing.
appear	Come into being or existence or appear on the scene. Gielgud appears briefly in this movie.
betide	Happen to (someone. I waited with beating heart not knowing what would betide.
blur	Make unclear indistinct or blurred. The haze blurs the hills.
blurred	Unable to see or be seen clearly. The blurred aims of the group.
blurry	Perceived or remembered indistinctly. There s a very blurry line between art and advertising.
concealed	Not accessible to view. A concealed compartment in his briefcase.
dim	Make dim or lusterless. His eyes dimmed.
dimly	In a way that is not clearly perceived or recalled. We perceived the change only dimly.
emerge	(of an insect or other invertebrate) break out from an egg, cocoon, or pupal case. Some nice results emerged from the study.
esoteric	Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest. A compilation of esoteric philosophical theories.
faint	Feeling weak and dizzy and close to losing consciousness. Suddenly felt faint from the pain.
hazy	Indistinct or hazy in outline. It was a beautiful day but quite hazy.
hidden	Not accessible to view. Her hidden feelings.
inconspicuous	Not prominent or readily noticeable. He pushed the string through an inconspicuous hole.
indistinct	Not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand. Only indistinct notions of what to do.
invisible	Invisible exports and imports. Invisible exports.
lightproof	Not penetrable by light. A lightproof envelope.
noncommittal	Refusing to bind oneself to a particular course of action or view or the like. Her boyfriend was noncommittal about their future together.
obscure	Make obscure or unclear. An obscure turn of phrase.
potential	Latent qualities or abilities that may be developed and lead to future success or usefulness. The potentials of the technology were never wholly controllable.
questionable	Subject to question. A questionable reputation.
recondite	(of a subject or knowledge) little known; abstruse. Some recondite problem in historiography.
seem	Seem to be true probable or apparent. It would seem that he has been fooling us all.
subtlety	The quality or state of being subtle. You had to admire the subtlety of the distinctions he drew.
unclear	Having or feeling doubt or confusion. The law itself was unclear on that point.
unobtrusive	Not conspicuous or attracting attention. A quiet unobtrusive life of self denial.
vague	Not clearly understood or expressed-Anatole Broyard- P.A.So. He had been very vague about his activities.
vaguely	In a way that is uncertain, indefinite or unclear; roughly. He looked vaguely familiar.
wispy	Thin and weak. A wispy little fellow with small hands and feet.