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Meaning of towering
The primary meaning of the word "towering" is extremely tall or impressive.
Etymology of towering
The word "towering" has its roots in the verb "tower", which originated from Old French "touer" or "tor", and further from Latin "turris", meaning tower
Historically, the word has been used to describe structures of great height, and its usage has expanded to include figurative senses of being impressive or dominant
Synonyms
lofty
tall
high
elevated
soaring
imposing
monumental
majestic
grand
colossal
gigantic
enormous
huge
massive
mammoth
immense
stupendous
astounding
breathtaking
awe-inspiring
spectacular
impressive
remarkable
extraordinary
exceptional
outstanding
prominent
notable
conspicuous
striking
dramatic
commanding
dominant
overarching
supreme
paramount
preeminent
elevated
upright
vertical
steep
sheer
precipitous
Definitions
- Extremely tall or impressive
- * Seeming to touch or reach the sky
- * Domineering or overpowering in influence or effect
Usage Examples
- The towering skyscraper dominated the city's skyline
- * Her towering personality made her a natural leader
- * The mountain's towering peak was still capped with snow
Antonyms
short
low
small
tiny
miniature
insignificant
unimpressive
modest
humble
lowly
subdued
restrained
slight
petite
diminutive
compact
stunted
dwarfed
undersized
puny
feeble
weak