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towering

tow·er·ing [ tów əring ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. high or tall: rising very high or standing very tall

2. outstanding: of the highest quality or importance

3. intense: characterized by extreme or intense emotion or pain
a towering rage


tow·er·ing·ly adverb
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