towering

• Beschreibt etwas, das extrem hoch aufragt oder andere Dinge deutlich überragt, oft im Sinne von imposanter Höhe oder Dominanz.

Describes something that is extremely tall or high, often used to emphasize impressive height or dominance.

1. Very tallB1formal

   Extremely high or tall, often in a way that is impressive or intimidating.

   Sehr hoch

   • The towering skyscrapers dominated the city skyline.
   • He stood next to a towering oak tree.
   • The mountain's towering peak was covered in snow.

   Synonymecolossalelevatedgiganticimposingloftymonumentalprodigioussky-highsoaring

   Antonymedwarfishlowshortsmallstunted

2. Outstanding or exceptionalB2formal

   Used to describe something that is extremely impressive, powerful, or important.

   Herausragend

   • She gave a towering performance in the play.
   • His towering intellect made him a respected scholar.
   • The novel is a towering achievement in modern literature.

   Synonymeexceptionalextraordinaryincomparablemagnificentoutstandingparamountpreeminentremarkablestellarsupreme

   Antonymeinferiorinsignificantminorordinaryunimportant

3. Intense or extremeB2formal

   Used to describe emotions or qualities that are very strong or overwhelming.

   Überwältigend

   • He felt a towering rage at the injustice.
   • Her towering ambition drove her to succeed.
   • The crowd's towering enthusiasm was infectious.

   Synonymeblazingconsumingextremefierceintenseoverpoweringoverwhelmingpassionateragingvehement

• Verb, das bezeichnet, dass etwas hoch über etwas anderem aufragt oder sich erhebt, oft wörtlich oder im übertragenen Sinn; auch im Sinne von jemanden oder etwas übertreffen.

A verb used to indicate rising or standing high above something, often in a literal or figurative sense.

1. Rise high aboveB2formal

   To stand or rise very high above something or someone, often in a dominant or imposing way.

   Hoch aufragen

   • The skyscraper towers over the rest of the city.
   • He towers above his classmates in height.
   • The mountain towers majestically over the valley.

   Synonymedominateloomoverlookovershadowovertoprisesoarsurmount

   Antonymedescenddroplowerplummetsink

2. Excel or surpassC1formal

   To be much better or more important than others in a particular field or quality.

   Überragen

   • She towers above her peers in academic achievement.
   • His talent towers over that of his competitors.
   • The author towers among contemporary writers.

   Synonymedominateeclipseexceloutclassoutshineoutstripovershadowsurpasstranscend