TOWERING


Meaning of TOWERING in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ taʊərɪŋ ]

1.

If you describe something such as a mountain or cliff as towering , you mean that it is very tall and therefore impressive. ( LITERARY )

...towering cliffs of black granite which rise straight out of the sea.

ADJ : ADJ n

2.

If you describe someone or something as towering , you are emphasizing that they are impressive because of their importance, skill, or intensity. ( LITERARY )

He remains a towering figure in modern British politics...

ADJ : ADJ n [ emphasis ]

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