TOWERING Synonyms: 193 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈtau̇(-ə)r-iŋ

Definition of towering

as in tall

extending to a great distance upward the towering mountain peaks of the Rockies

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as in excessive

going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount doting parents who tend to give their children towering praise for very minor accomplishments

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as in majestic

very dignified in form, tone, or style an article that in towering language decries the evils of modern society

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towering

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verb

present participle of tower

as in surging

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Recent Examples of towering

Adjective

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 Sitting on a towering 160mm stiletto heel, the style is typically crafted from black crepe satin, but Cardi B wore a hot pink version. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for towering

Recent Examples of Synonyms for towering

Adjective

These are all the position players as tall as Judge who had at least 500 career plate appearances in the live-ball era.

— Jayson Stark, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Along the road, black privacy fabric wraps the tall chain-link fence surrounding the Southaven site.

— Austyn Gaffney, Scientific American, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of tall

Adjective

The deputy ultimately pleaded guilty to a federal civil rights violation for excessive force.

— Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
The experimentation with outdoor games is probably a thing of the past after Nebraska’s match against Missouri at Wrigley Field was delayed twice and finally suspended after just 18 points because of excessive moisture on the court.

— Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of excessive

Adjective

Two engaged couples posed for wedding photos in between joggers, dog walkers and sightseers who clamored around Osprey Street to enjoy the day’s majestic sunset.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Crafted from the finest, lightest tweed, the dress—chosen by stylist Ramona Tabita—features a sumptuous knotted structure that opens into a generous back neckline and culminates in a majestic train that skims the red carpet.

— Giacomo Aricò, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of majestic

Verb

Highs are forecast to cool to 89 on Sunday, 85 on Monday and 88 on Tuesday before rising to 90 on Wednesday, 94 on Thursday and 92 on Friday, the forecast showed.

— Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2026
Both Florida and Denmark are facing rising sea levels due a warmer global climate, which causes glaciers to melt and seawater to expand.

— Zoey Thomas, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of rising

Adjective

The data set shows the Hong Kong chief executive is the second-highest earner globally with $719,000 annually, followed by the Swiss president at $606,000.

— Reuters, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2026
Summer is finally nearing its end, though the high temperatures linger, making any thought of hot chocolate and curling up in blankets on the couch dangerous.

— Brenda Looper, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of high

Adjective

For people feeling strapped by steep costs, the 60/30/10 budget can offer a more forgiving framework to follow.

— Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 7 Sep. 2026
Putin, for his part, did not publicly signal any movement from his previous steep demands, which seek major concessions from Ukraine.

— Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of steep

Adjective

Not as verbally eloquent as Roosevelt, Eisenhower communicated with a broad smile and a confident demeanor.

— John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Dudamel and the orchestra accompanied the eloquent Lila Downs and much of the evening was then given over to the popular, Grammy-gleaning Los Tigres del Norte.

— Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026