Main Entry:

tow·er·ing

Pronunciation:

\ˈtau̇(-ə)r-iŋ\

Function:

adjective

Date:

1592

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