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Definition of towering

towering

/ˈtaʊ.ər.ɪŋ/
tow · er · ing
Adverb:toweringly
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towering Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Extremely tall or high, especially in comparison to surrounding objects or people.

Example

"The hikers stood in awe beneath the towering redwood trees of northern California."

2

Of great importance, influence, or intellect; surpassing others in quality or achievement.

Example

"She remains a towering figure in twentieth-century theoretical physics."

3

Extremely intense, violent, or overwhelming in degree (especially of anger or passion).

Example

"The unexpected betrayal threw the mild-mannered director into a towering rage."

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• Rhymes for towering

• Nearby Words

toweling
tower
tower falls
towering
towerlike
towhead
towheaded

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed as a participial adjective from the verb 'tower', which derives from the Old French 'tor' and ultimately from the Latin 'turris', meaning 'high structure' or 'citadel'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Towering. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/towering
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