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

Extremely tall, especially compared to the surroundings.

"A towering redwood stood at the center of the grove."

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 notes

In plain EnglishVery tall, or (figuratively) extremely intense or impressive.

Common pairings

towering rage towering achievement towering figure

Word forms

more towering comparative, towerings plural, most towering superlative

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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.