noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
towering; soaring; rising conspicuously
Literary word describing something that stands out because of its great height, such as a mountain, building, or tree. Often used in descriptive or poetic contexts.
遠くに富士山が聳立しているのが見えた。
In the distance, I could see Mt. Fuji towering.
その超高層ビルは都心に聳立している。
The skyscraper soars above the city center.