towering

adjective

tow·er·ing | \ 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

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Synonyms & Antonyms for towering

Synonyms

altitudinous, high, lofty, tall

Antonyms

low, low-lying, short, squat

Examples of towering in a Sentence

He flew into a towering rage. the towering mountain peaks of the Rockies

Recent Examples on the Web

The smoked mozzarella on his signature Tamaki pie is a revelation, but no order is complete without a marinara pizza, because any cheese is ultimately a distraction from the towering achievement of his crust. — Stan Parish, WSJ, "‘Go Beyond Sushi’: Tokyo’s Culinary Gems," 19 June 2018 Bamiyan is one of the most beautiful provinces of Afghanistan, covered with towering mountains and lush green fields. — Suleiman Amanzad, WSJ, "Afghanistan’s Post-9/11 Generation," 6 Mar. 2019 Lincoln Kirstein’s Modern The writer, philanthropist, and art connoisseur Lincoln Kirstein was a towering New York figure, best known for co-founding the Ballet Society (later to be known as the New York City Ballet) with George Balanchine in 1946. — Marley Marius, Vogue, "From Sally Mann to Jacopo Tintoretto, 7 Art Exhibitions You Won't Want to Miss This Spring," 1 Mar. 2019 The towering barriers don’t stop Juarez from almost seeming like another neighborhood in El Paso. — Will Weissert, The Seattle Times, "El Paso bristles at Trump’s claim that wall made city safe," 11 Feb. 2019 With its high shine silver fabric, nipped waist, and sculptural padded shoulders, her blazer and cropped trousers combo demanded attention—especially when paired with contrasting gold jewelry and a towering stiletto heels. — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, "Céline Dion Gives Executive Realness a Couture Twist," 23 Jan. 2019 Below the keyboard, her towering gold stilettos manipulated the pedals judiciously. — Zoë Madonna, BostonGlobe.com, "Yuja Wang sparkles at Jordan Hall," 14 May 2018 By Paul Finkelman Harvard, 287 pages, $35 Mr. Finkelman begins with Chief Justice John Marshall (1801-35), a towering figure in American law who, until recently, had largely escaped scrutiny on matters of slavery and race. — Marc M. Arkin, WSJ, "‘Supreme Injustice’ Review: The High Court and Slavery," 18 Jan. 2019 The sun sets on Wilshire Boulevard and the glimmer of lights that’s coming through the Neiman Marcus windows matches the twinkling bulbs wrapped around the towering palms outside. — Vogue, "Watch Erika Jayne’s Unexpected—And Unforgettable—Night at Neiman’s," 5 Dec. 2018

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