towering
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtaʊɝɪŋ// UK //tˈaʊəɹɪŋ// tow·er·ing
adj. extremely tall, especially compared to the things around it. You use this to describe buildings, mountains, or even people who seem very impressive.
adj. reaching a great height; exceptionally tall or impressive in stature. Often used figuratively to describe dominance or superior influence within a field.
The towering skyscraper is visible from miles away.
The climbers felt small and insignificant beneath the towering peaks of the Himalayas.
His towering intellect dominated the academic landscape for decades, leaving a legacy that few of his contemporaries could hope to match or even fully comprehend.
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun; can also follow linking verbs like 'seem' or 'look'.