towering

tow·er·ing

adj \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

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

Related Words: dominant, dominating, eminent, prominent; elevated, lifted, raised, uplifted, upswept; high-rise, statuesque

Near Antonyms: flat, stubby, stumpy

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