towering

1 of 2

adjective

tow·​er·​ing ˈtau̇(-ə)r-iŋ 

1

: impressively high or great : imposing entry 1

towering pines

2

: reaching a high point of intensity : overwhelming

a towering rage

3

: going beyond proper bounds : excessive

towering ambitions

toweringly adverb

towering

2 of 2

present participle of tower entry 2

Synonyms of towering

Adjective

• tall
• high

Examples of towering in a Sentence

Adjective

He flew into a towering rage.

the towering mountain peaks of the Rockies

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Told through Bearden’s own words and archives, the film reintroduces a towering yet underrecognized modernist, athlete, and activist whose influence still shapes contemporary culture. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026

The lush valleys flanking the Teahupo’o coastline are full of drama, with towering, jagged peaks and vertiginous ridges—many far off the grid and only accessible via boat. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026

The story of Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood) embarking on a quest to destroy a powerful ring in order to save Middle-earth from the Dark Lord Sauron is a towering achievement. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026

The arrangement creates the hydraulic head required for generation without a towering dam, distinguishing it among surviving early hydroelectric works. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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