adj, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of reign form-of, gerund, participle, present

Adjective

1. 1
   Currently ruling or holding a position. not-comparable

   "The reigning world heavyweight champion said he'd defend his title once more and then retire even if he won."

Adjective

1. 1
   exercising power or authority wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

ascendantat the headaveragebesettingbosschief

Example

More examples

"He's reigning champion, and no young challenger is going to take it away from him."

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