adjective

towering

TOW-uh-rihng

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

more towering comparative, towerings plural, most towering superlative

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A _____ redwood stood at the center of the grove.

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