surmounted Meaning, Definition & Usage

verb get on top of; deal with successfully
get over; master; subdue; overcome; surmount.
- He overcame his shyness
verb be on top of
surmount.
- The scarf surmounted the gown
verb reach the highest point of
surmount; scale.
- We scaled the Mont Blanc
verb be or do something to a greater degree
exceed; surpass; outperform; outgo; outstrip; outmatch; surmount; outdo.
- her performance surpasses that of any other student I know
- She outdoes all other athletes
- This exceeds all my expectations
- This car outperforms all others in its class
adjective having something on top
- columns surmounted by statues

(Arch.) Having its vertical height greater than the half span; -- said of an arch.
(Her.) Partly covered by another charge; -- said of an ordinary or other bearing.