towering

• Describe algo extremadamente alto, a menudo usado para resaltar una altura imponente o un dominio físico o figurativo.

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.

   Imponente, muy alto

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

   Sinónimoscolossalelevatedgiganticimposingloftymonumentalprodigioussky-highsoaring

   Antónimosdwarfishlowshortsmallstunted

2. Outstanding or exceptionalB2formal

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

   sobresaliente, excepcional

   • 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.

   Sinónimosexceptionalextraordinaryincomparablemagnificentoutstandingparamountpreeminentremarkablestellarsupreme

   Antónimosinferiorinsignificantminorordinaryunimportant

3. Intense or extremeB2formal

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

   Abrumador

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

   Sinónimosblazingconsumingextremefierceintenseoverpoweringoverwhelmingpassionateragingvehement

• Verbo que significa elevarse o erguirse muy por encima de algo o alguien, tanto en sentido físico como figurado, como sobresalir, dominar o superar claramente.

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.

   elevarse por encima

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

   Sinónimosdominateloomoverlookovershadowovertoprisesoarsurmount

   Antónimosdescenddroplowerplummetsink

2. Excel or surpassC1formal

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

   Sobresalir, superar

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

   Sinónimosdominateeclipseexceloutclassoutshineoutstripovershadowsurpasstranscend