towering Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb appear very large or occupy a commanding position
    tower; loom; hulk; predominate.
    • The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain
    • Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall
  2. adjective satellite of imposing height; especially standing out above others
    soaring; eminent; lofty.
    • an eminent peak
    • lofty mountains
    • the soaring spires of the cathedral
    • towering icebergs

WordNet

Tow"er*ing adjective
Definitions
  1. Very high; elevated; rising aloft; as, a towering height. Pope.
  2. Hence, extreme; violent; surpassing.
    A man agitated by a towering passion. Sir W. Scott.

Webster 1913