towering

adjective

tow·​er·​ing ˈtau̇(-ə)r-iŋ How to pronounce towering (audio)
Synonyms of toweringnext
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

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He flew into a towering rage. the towering mountain peaks of the Rockies
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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 This one, by Adrián Xuana (San Martín Tilcajete, Oaxaca), is a towering, spindly incarnation of a xoloitzcuintli, those hairless Mexican dogs believed to guide spirits through the underworld. — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 July 2026 But Pitre’s interpretation of the towering British producer’s aesthetic never feels like blind worship. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 23 July 2026 Matt’s full transformation into Clayface — the true towering form with gaping mouth and deep, cavernous eyes — will be saved as a surprise for theaters. — Entertainment Weekly, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for towering

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First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of towering was in 1592

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“Towering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/towering. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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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

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