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towering

UK
/ˈtaʊ.ə.rɪŋ/
US
/ˈtaʊ.ɚ.ɪŋ/

Translations

toweringadjective
more towering
Comp.
most towering
Super.
UK
/ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
US
/ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
The towering skyscraper dominated the city skyline.
Высокий небоскрёб доминировал над горизонтом города.
The towering waves crashed against the shore.
Громадные волны разбивались о берег.
The towering mountains were covered in snow.
Возвышающиеся горы были покрыты снегом.
Synonyms
lofty
tall
elevated
high
imposing
grand
stately
soaring
Antonyms
diminutive
short
low
towerverb

towering

Gerund

towered
Past Simple
towered
Past Participle
towering
Gerund
UK
/ˈtaʊ.ə/
US
/ˈtaʊ.ɚ/
The skyscraper towers over the city.
Небоскрёб возвышается над городом.
Synonyms
soar
rise
ascend
climb
surge

Definitions

toweringadjective
Extremely tall, especially in comparison to the surroundings.
The towering skyscrapers dominated the city skyline.
Exceptionally great, impressive, or intense; far above the ordinary in achievement, importance, or degree.
She enjoyed a towering reputation in the world of classical music.
towerverb
To rise or extend to a great height.
The skyscraper towers over the city skyline.
To dominate or surpass others in importance, size, or ability.
In the debate, she towered over her opponents with her eloquence.
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