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towery

American  
[tou-uh-ree] / ˈtaʊ ə ri /

adjective

  1. having towers.

    a towery city.

  2. very tall; lofty.

    towery oaks.


Etymology

Origin of towery

First recorded in 1605–15; tower 1 + -y 1

Example Sentences

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Exalt thy towery head, and lift thy eyes!

From The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1 by Gilfillan, George

Time, too, though in moral sadness wisely called a shadow, has been clothed with terrific attributes, and the sweep of his scythe has shorn the towery diadem of cities.

From Recreations of Christopher North, Volume 2 by Wilson, John

Meanwhile, ere yet on Stockholm's towery height The morning-planet shed its trembling light, A troop, with Bernheirn, thro' the portals past, Whose polish'd arms a glimmering splendor cast.

From Gustavus Vasa and other poems by Walker, William Sidney

He saw, and gently rose above the stream; His shining horns diffuse a golden gleam: With pearl and gold his towery front was dress'd, The tributes of the distant East and West.

From The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1 by Gilfillan, George

Twice by your favour is Himálaya blest,— This towery mountain that your feet have prest, And this my moving form is happier still To wait your bidding, to perform your will.

From The Birth of the War-God A Poem by Kalidasa by Kalidasa

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