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towering
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  1. towering
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tow·er·ing

adjective \ˈtau̇(-ə)r-iŋ\

Definition of TOWERING

1
: impressively high or great : imposing <towering pines>
2
: reaching a high point of intensity : overwhelming <a towering rage>
3
: going beyond proper bounds : excessive <towering ambitions>
— tow·er·ing·ly adverb
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Examples of TOWERING

  1. He flew into a towering rage.
  2. <the towering mountain peaks of the Rockies>

First Known Use of TOWERING

1592

Related to TOWERING

Synonyms
altitudinous, lofty, tall, high
Antonyms
low, low-lying, short, squat

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