TOWERING Synonyms: 193 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈtau̇(-ə)r-iŋ

Definition of towering

as in tall

extending to a great distance upward the towering mountain peaks of the Rockies

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as in excessive

going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount doting parents who tend to give their children towering praise for very minor accomplishments

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as in majestic

very dignified in form, tone, or style an article that in towering language decries the evils of modern society

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towering

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verb

present participle of tower

as in surging

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Recent Examples of towering

Adjective

The arrangement creates the hydraulic head required for generation without a towering dam, distinguishing it among surviving early hydroelectric works. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026 Sitting on a towering 160mm stiletto heel, the style is typically crafted from black crepe satin, but Cardi B wore a hot pink version. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 27 July 2026 This one, by Adrián Xuana (San Martín Tilcajete, Oaxaca), is a towering, spindly incarnation of a xoloitzcuintli, those hairless Mexican dogs believed to guide spirits through the underworld. — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 July 2026 But Pitre’s interpretation of the towering British producer’s aesthetic never feels like blind worship. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for towering

Recent Examples of Synonyms for towering

Adjective

In 1972, to mark Kim’s sixtieth birthday, the nation erected a gleaming sixty-six-foot-tall statue of him on a hill in the capital, Pyongyang.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
Similar to traditional sofas, the standard (and most comfortable for the widest span of heights) height for daybeds is around 18 inches—most models on this list are between 16 and 19 inches tall from the floor to the top of the seat cushions.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of tall

Adjective

Carrying five tight ends is excessive, so there probably won’t be room for Fidone unless Theo Johnson’s shoulder injury is more serious than initially believed.

— Dan Duggan, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Interestingly, patient education level or excessive punctuation had little impact.

— Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of excessive

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The forest between Bordeaux and a line of majestic sand dunes on the Atlantic is the largest in France, far bigger than any in the Alps or Pyrenees.

— Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
As one of the world’s leading manta ray research organizations, The Manta Trust is dedicated to educating and conserving habitats for these majestic creatures.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of majestic

Adjective

Eastward to Morgan City, Louisiana, the surge could be as high as 3 feet, while southward along the Texas coast, the storm surge could be up to 2 feet as far south as San Luis Pass, the center stated.

— Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Where companies such as Zero and Stark have pushed hard to gain high output numbers in order to win sales, Bonnell hopes to win them by building e-bikes that appeal to riders and enthusiasts at a more visceral level.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of high

Adjective

Not as verbally eloquent as Roosevelt, Eisenhower communicated with a broad smile and a confident demeanor.

— John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Dudamel and the orchestra accompanied the eloquent Lila Downs and much of the evening was then given over to the popular, Grammy-gleaning Los Tigres del Norte.

— Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of eloquent

Verb

While both the primary and secondary suites live on the main level, an ascending staircase leads you up to a dedicated workspace and additional sleeping accommodations courtesy of a sleeper sofa.

— Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026
Before ascending the ladder at Business Affairs, Capifali did stints at the Department of Environment and the Chicago Commission on Animal Care and Control.

— Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026