towering
UK: ˈtaʊərɪŋ | US: ˈtaʊərɪŋ
Definition
adj. extremely tall or high
adj. of great importance or intensity
adj. imposing or impressive in stature or significance
Structure
tower <high structure>ing <adjective suffix>
Etymology
The word "towering" derives from the noun "tower," which originates from the Old English "torr" (via Latin "turris" and Greek "tyrsis"), meaning a tall structure. The suffix "-ing" transforms it into an adjective, emphasizing the quality of being like a tower—exceptionally tall or dominant. Over time, its meaning expanded metaphorically to describe anything of great magnitude or intensity.
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