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towering

 

[ หˆtaสŠษ™rษชล‹ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

describing a structure or a person's height

Extremely tall or high; of impressive stature or size.

Synonyms

colossal, gigantic, immense, lofty

Examples of usage

  • The towering skyscraper dominated the city skyline.
  • She was a towering figure in the world of fashion.
Context #2 | Verb

describing an action or a feeling

To be very high or tall; to rise to a great height.

Synonyms

exceed, rise, soar, surpass

Examples of usage

  • The mountains towered over the landscape.
  • Her anger towered over her usual calm demeanor.

Translations

Translations of the word "towering" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น imponente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŠเคเคšเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช รผberragend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menjulang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธัะพะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wystajฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใใณใˆ็ซ‹ใค

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท imposant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ imponente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yรผkselen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šฐ๋š ์†Ÿ์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุงู‡ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vysokรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vysokรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ซ˜่€ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ visok

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gnรฆfandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะธั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฆแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uca

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ imponente

Etymology

The word 'towering' originates from the Old English word 'tur', meaning a tower or a high structure. Over time, it evolved to describe something very tall or high, both literally and figuratively. The concept of towering over others in terms of height or importance has been a common theme in human societies, leading to the widespread use of this word in various contexts.

See also: towers.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,100, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.