In general, once a man reaches 5 feet 11 inches or higher, they are considered tall in the United States. This means if the man is: 5 feet 11 inches or taller, they are considered tall. 5 feet 7 inches or smaller, they are considered short.

What does it mean when someone is tall?

having a relatively great height; of more than average stature: a tall woman; tall grass. having stature or height as specified: a man six feet tall. large in amount or degree; considerable: a tall price; Swinging that deal is a tall order. extravagant; difficult to believe: a tall tale.

How do you describe a tall person?

Use the adjective lanky to describe someone whos tall, thin, and a little bit gawky. A lanky person is not only tall and thin but also a little bit awkward.

What is a very tall person called?

hulk. noun. someone who is very tall and heavy.

How do you describe a tall guy?

Here are some adjectives for tall man: incredibly thin, severe-looking, fine-looking, clean-shaven, discourteous, eal, lean, gaunt, four-inch, beefy, middling, big, plausible, fine, mysterious, blond, thin, great, good-looking, spare, identical, average, slight, handsome, real, large, tremendous, stubborn, bold, angry.