/ ˈtaʊərɪŋ; NAmE / adjective [ only before noun ]
1.
extremely tall or high and therefore impressive :
towering cliffs
2.
of extremely high quality :
a towering performance
3.
( of emotions ) extremely strong :
a towering rage
/ ˈtaʊərɪŋ; NAmE / adjective [ only before noun ]
1.
extremely tall or high and therefore impressive :
towering cliffs
2.
of extremely high quality :
a towering performance
3.
( of emotions ) extremely strong :
a towering rage
Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary. Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне. 2005