All 4 Uses of
predominant
in
The Count of Monte Cristo
- His mouth was large, and the lips, which had not yet regained their color, were particularly thin; in fact, the deep and crafty look, giving a predominant expression to the child's face, belonged rather to a boy of twelve or fourteen than to one so young.†
Chpt 47-48
- Yes, and I say to you, if you are really strong, really superior, really pious, or impenetrable, which you were right in saying amounts to the same thing—then be proud, sir, for that is the characteristic of predominance.†
Chpt 47-48 *
- In all well-organized brains, the predominating idea—and there always is one—is sure to be the last thought before sleeping, and the first upon waking in the morning.†
Chpt 97-98
- Andrea had scarcely opened his eyes when his predominating idea presented itself, and whispered in his ear that he had slept too long.†
Chpt 97-98
Definition:
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(predominant) most frequent, common, or important; or having more power and influence