Synonyms for

Towering

Verb / ˈtaʊɜ:ɪŋ / / ˈtaʊrɪŋ / Another word for towering — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

very tall; high up in the air

Synonyms & similar words

tower predominate hulk loom soaring eminent lofty lofty tall sky-high elevated looming soaring uplifting majestic imposing grand colossal monumental gigantic huge enormous massive oversized giant immense titanic

Synonyms by register

Formal

lofty elevated monumental

Informal

huge ginormous massive

Literary

colossal gigantic stupendous

Antonyms

short small low tiny diminutive stunted

Common collocations

  • towering inferno
  • towering achievement
  • towering figure
  • towering success
  • towering presence
  • towering ambition
  • towering structure

Word family

noun tower
verb tower
adjective towering
adverb toweringly

Usage note

Often used to describe things that are exceptionally tall or impressive in size or scope. Can also be used figuratively to describe abstract concepts like achievements or figures.

Example sentences

  1. The towering trees in the forest provided shade for the hikers.
  2. The towering roller coaster made my hair stand on end.
  3. The towering statue of liberty is a symbol of freedom.
  4. The towering mountain peak was a challenge for the experienced climbers.
  5. The towering waves crashed against the shore.

Quotes

  • I felt my lungs inflate with the onrush of scenery—air, mountains, trees, people. I thought, "This is what it is to be happy." - Sylvia Plath
  • The towering Alps, the serpentine Danube, the Arno with its yellow sands and enamelled meadows, these are to me like literature. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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