towering
adjective/ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
/ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
[only before noun]- extremely tall or high and therefore impressive
- towering cliffs
Extra Examples- The building erupted in a towering inferno.
- The library was filled with rows of towering bookcases.
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- of extremely high quality
- a towering performance
- (of emotions) extremely strong
- a towering rage
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