Definitions

towering

[tou-er-ing] / ˈtaʊ ər ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

huge, excessive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

colossal gigantic imposing lofty magnificent massive mighty monumental prodigious soaring stately tall

STRONG

elevated sublime surpassing

WEAK

aerial airy extraordinary extravagant extreme fantastic great high immoderate imperial impressive inordinate intense outstanding paramount preeminent skyscraping spiring stupendous superior supreme towery transcendent tremendous ultimate undue unmatchable unmeasurable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

common insignificant little low miniature modest ordinary poor small teeny tiny trivial unimportant unimposing unimpressive

STRONG

lowly

WEAK

dwarfed minor short

Example Sentences

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In a bejeweled white pantsuit and towering stiletto pumps, Megyn Kelly tried to work the crowd like a rock star.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

After the last Ice Age, rising seas and coastal erosion carved and exposed the towering structures along the shoreline.

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026

The play is dominated by Lithgow’s towering portrait of the artist as a weary old giant who refuses to concede an inch of ground.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

The White House said the decor was inspired by English gardens, with the room featuring towering trees and blossoming boxes of lilac.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

The rain beat down and the black river roared while Roosevelt shivered under the towering trees.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple

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