towering
adjectiveHow many syllables in towering?
There are 3 syllables in the word towering.How to pronounce towering:
Definition of towering:
- towering (adjective):
- very tall
- impressively high or great imposing
- of imposing height; especially standing out above others.
Synonyms for towering:
colossal
elevated
eminent
gigantic
great
high
lofty
soaring
tall
Antonyms for towering:
acceptable
below
beneath
careful
cheap
civilised
civilized
common
commonplace
competitive
cultured
decent
dwarfed
eclipsed
fair
fewer
good
honest
inexpensive
inferior
inhibited
insignificant
just
kind
lay
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