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

The park is home to the tallest lighthouse on the West Coast, a towering 115-foot-tall white brick structure built in 1871 that millions of visitors have explored for generations. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 July 2026

The tiny town, home to just over 8,000 residents, is tucked between the towering Monashee and Selkirk mountain ranges along the Columbia River. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026

The towering, explosive striker is second in the Golden Boot race with seven goals, tied with France’s Kylian Mbappe, just behind Argentina legend and Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi. — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026

In video of the occupation, Tubbs and his trusty dog Pujo can be seen sitting atop a towering twenty-foot platform, precariously balanced on two long poles anchored by an unwieldy pair of cables. — Literary Hub, 10 July 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