adjective
Uncommon
towering
TOW-uh-rihng
Towering (adjective) means Extremely tall, especially compared to the surroundings. Example: “A towering redwood stood at the center of the grove.”
adjective
1
Extremely tall, especially compared to the surroundings.
"A towering redwood stood at the center of the grove."
2
Very great or intense, describing an emotion or achievement.
"He flew into a towering rage when he heard the news."
How to use towering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishVery tall, or (figuratively) extremely intense or impressive.
Common pairings
towering rage
towering achievement
towering figure
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Word forms
- Plural
- towerings
- Comparative
- more towering
- Superlative
- most towering
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Rhymes for towering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
wavering
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Frequently asked questions
What does “towering” mean?
The word “towering” means extremely tall, especially compared to the surroundings. In plain terms, very tall, or (figuratively) extremely intense or impressive.
How do you pronounce “towering”?
“Towering” is pronounced TOW-uh-rihng (/ˈtaʊəɹɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “towering” in a sentence?
Here is “towering” used in a sentence: “A towering redwood stood at the center of the grove.”
What part of speech is “towering”?
“Towering” is an adjective.
Is “towering” a common word?
“Towering” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “towering” have?
“Towering” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: extremely tall, especially compared to the surroundings.
