Definition of the word towering

Pronunciation of vocabulary towering

toweringadjective
cao chót vót
/ˈtaʊərɪŋ//ˈtaʊərɪŋ/

Origin of the word towering

"Towering" comes from the Old English word "tōwer," meaning "tower." This word itself derives from the Latin "turris," also meaning "tower." The concept of "towering" evolved from the literal image of a tall, imposing tower, symbolizing height and grandeur. Over time, "towering" took on a more figurative meaning, describing anything that stood out due to its size, importance, or prominence. This extended to both physical objects and abstract concepts, such as towering ambitions or towering intellect.

Vocabulary summary towering

type adjective

meaning high, towering, towering above

meaning strong, fierce, ferocious, fierce

example to be in a towering rage

Example of vocabulary toweringnamespace

extremely tall or high and therefore impressive

cực kỳ cao hoặc cao và do đó ấn tượng

towering cliffs
Những vách đá cao chót vót

Extra examples:

The building erupted in a towering inferno.
Tòa nhà phun trào trong một địa ngục cao chót vót.
The library was filled with rows of towering bookcases.
Thư viện chứa đầy những dãy tủ sách cao chót vót.

of extremely high quality

có chất lượng cực kỳ cao