surpassing surpassing /sɝˈpæsɪŋ/

adjective

1. Far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree  ( exceeding , olympian , prodigious , exceptional , surpassing )
   far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
    A night of exceeding darkness
   a night of exceeding darkness
    An exceptional memory
   an exceptional memory
    Olympian efforts to save the city from bankruptcy
   olympian efforts to save the city from bankruptcy
    The young Mozart's prodigious talents
   the young Mozart's prodigious talents
   
2. Exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence  ( surpassing , transcendent )
   exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence