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tow·er·ing
 towering
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- pronunciation:
- taU
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Ing
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
very tall; lofty.
The house is shaded by towering trees on all sides.The view of the towering mountains was breathtaking.- synonyms:
- lofty
- similar words:
- colossal, enormous, high, huge, immense, imposing, mountainous, tall, titanic
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| definition 2: |
surpassing others; outstanding.
Each student in the program must have a towering intellect.- synonyms:
- exceptional, superlative
- similar words:
- extraordinary, outstanding, preeminent, sublime, superior, supreme, surpassing, transcendent
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| definition 3: |
of a high degree of intensity.
She was in a towering rage over the unfairness of their decision.- synonyms:
- great, intense, mighty, tremendous
- similar words:
- fierce, powerful, severe, violent
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| related words: |
aerial, gigantic, lofty |
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| derivation: |
toweringly (adv.) |
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