His eyebrows were tufted and overhanging, which gave his naturally cold eyes an almost ferocious aspect.
Source: tatoeba (6670840)
Overhanging
Synonyms for "overhanging" (72 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (15)
about to bealready in sightapproachingat handbeetlebeetle browedbeetle-browedbeetlingbrewingcloseclose at handcoming
Noun(3 words)
Strong matches (21)
forthcomingfuturegatheringgoing to happenimmediateimminentimpendenceimpendencyimpendentimpendingin danger imminentin prospectin reservein storein the cardsin the offingin the windin viewincumbent
Noun(2 words)
Related words (36)
instantjust around the cornerjuttingloomingloweringlurkingmenacingnearnear at handnearingon the horizonoverhangoverhungpendingpreparingprojectingprojectionprotuberantsuperincumbentthat will be
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Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: about to be, already in sight, approaching, at hand, beetle.
- Sentence evidence is available for overhanging, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "overhanging".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "overhanging"
Keep "overhanging" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "overhanging" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "overhanging", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "overhanging" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
9 entriesarchitectural featureextendfeaturegeological featuregeometric propertylandformphenomenonstructural elementtemporal descriptor
More specific
13 entriesbalcony overhangcantilevercantilever projectioncantilevered overhangcave overhangcliff overhangimpending deadlinelooming dangerpending litigationrock overhangroof overhangshelf projectiontree overhang
Collocations
13 entriescliff overhangoverhanging balconyoverhanging branchoverhanging cliffoverhanging edgeoverhanging ledgeoverhanging marginoverhanging rockoverhanging roofoverhanging treeoverhanging vegetationrock overhangroof overhang
Inflections
5 entriesDerivations
1 entriesSample sentences
5 total sentences available.
A few minutes later our driver pulled up at a neat little red-brick villa with overhanging eaves which stood by the road.
Source: tatoeba (6957668)
The place-name sign was obscured by overhanging branches, which meant that you could easily miss it.
Source: tatoeba (11499853)
But the third turned itself to the way of the border, overhanging the valley of Zeboim, opposite the desert.
Source: tatoeba (12964767)
Showing 4 of 5 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "overhanging"?
Closest matches include about to be, already in sight, approaching, at hand, beetle.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "overhanging"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.