Towering (Adjective)
Meaning
Of imposing height; especially standing out above others; "an eminent peak"; "lofty mountains"; "the soaring spires of the cathedral"; "towering icebergs".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The Gothic cathedral with its towering spires dominated the city's skyline for centuries, attracting tourists from far and wide.
- The towering actor, standing at six feet seven inches, made an immediate impression when he walked into the room.
- A sense of awe washed over her as she gazed up at the towering mountains, their snow-capped peaks disappearing into the clouds.
- Towering icebergs floated serenely through the icy waters of the Arctic, their frozen grandeur a breathtaking sight to behold.
- The ancient sequoia tree loomed over the forest floor, its towering trunk a testament to the enduring power of nature.