towering

adjective

tow·​er·​ing ˈtau̇(-ə)r-iŋ 

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

toweringly adverb

Synonyms of towering

• tall
• high

Examples of towering in a Sentence

He flew into a towering rage.

the towering mountain peaks of the Rockies

Recent Examples on the Web

In my view, an especially helpful approach to answering such questions is to revisit the towering but neglected influence of the French philosopher Montesquieu on the founding of this country. — Robert A. Ballingall, The Conversation, 2 July 2026

The Riles team holds their towering, four-foot-tall first place ribs trophy. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026

Crafted by Iasia Merriweather, this towering look is a paragon of precision. — Marci Robin, Allure, 29 June 2026

Deep in the 531,148-acre Nantahala National Forest stands a towering and twisted hemlock that appears to be dead, but is very much alive on the inside with a colony of bats. — Mark Price june 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for towering

• cowering
• flowering
• glowering
• powering
• scouring
• showering
• souring
• devouring
• empowering

Kids Definition

towering

adjective

tow·​er·​ing

1

: rising high : tall

towering mountain peaks

towering skyscrapers

2

: reaching a high point of strength or force

a towering rage

3

: going beyond proper bounds

towering ambitions