Word
conquering
Phoneticscon·quer·ing
US/ˈkɑŋkɝɪŋ/
UK/kˈɒnkəɹɪŋ/
Definition
adj. describing someone who is winning or taking control of a place or a difficult situation. You use it for people who are successful in a struggle.
adj. characterised by the act of overcoming or taking control by force or effort. Often used as a participial adjective to describe a person or group in the process of gaining dominance.
Examples
“The conquering army marched through the city gates.”
“After years of training, the conquering athlete finally stood on the podium to receive her gold medal.”
“The conquering hero returned to a city transformed by his absence, finding that the very people he fought for had grown accustomed to their own independence.”
Examples
simple
“The conquering army marched through the city gates.”
contextual
“After years of training, the conquering athlete finally stood on the podium to receive her gold medal.”
complex
“The conquering hero returned to a city transformed by his absence, finding that the very people he fought for had grown accustomed to their own independence.”
Usage
Often used as a participial adjective before a noun; can also appear after linking verbs like 'become' or 'remain'.
Real-World Examples
“The streets of most towns and villages they passed through had never seen a car before, and Oliveira’s team was welcomed as conquering heroes.” “After defeating William “They Will Never Take Our Freedom” Wallace at the Battle of Falkirk in 1298, Edward spent the next six years conquering the rest of Scotland.” Etymology
From conquer + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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