towering — extremely tall, especially in comparison to the surroundings
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely tall, especially in comparison to the surroundings
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 매우 높은, 우뚝 솟은
Korean pronunciation: **타**우어링
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's towering wedding cake collapsed, creating the world's most expensive pancake.
- The towering mountains provided a breathtaking backdrop for our hiking adventure.
- Einstein was a towering genius whose theories revolutionized physics.
towering
ADJECTIVE//ˈtaʊərɪŋ//
extremely tall, especially in comparison to the surroundings
Towering skyscrapers dwarf the tiny pedestrians walking far below
The towering oak watches over cowering souls and flowering petals!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'tour' meaning tower, which came from Latin 'turris' (tower). The word evolved to describe anything that rises high like a tower.
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“My grandmother's towering wedding cake collapsed, creating the world's most expensive pancake.”
“The towering mountains provided a breathtaking backdrop for our hiking adventure.”
“Einstein was a towering genius whose theories revolutionized physics.”
“My dad's towering expectations for my grades made me feel like I needed a ladder to reach them.”
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