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imposing

(ɪmpoʊzɪŋ)
adjective
If you describe someone or something as imposing, you mean that they have an impressive appearance or manner.
He was an imposing man.
...the imposing wrought-iron gates at the entrance to the estate.
Synonyms: impressive, striking, grand, august More Synonyms of imposing

imposing in British English

(ɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ)
adjective
grand or impressive
an imposing building
Derived forms
imposingly (imˈposingly)
adverb
imposingness (imˈposingness)
noun

imposing in American English

(ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ)
adjective
making a strong impression because of great size, strength, dignity, etc.; impressive
SIMILAR WORDS:  grand
Derived forms
imposingly (imˈposingly)
adverb

Examples of 'imposing' in a sentence
imposing

In person, he has both an imposing and approachable presence.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Few struck such an imposing figure, either.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It was his size which took one's breath away - his size and his imposing presence.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
A tall, dark and imposing man, he was also not without operational experience or moral courage.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)

In other languages
imposing

British English: imposing ADJECTIVE
If you describe someone or something as imposing, you mean that they have an impressive appearance or manner.
He was an imposing man.
  • American English: imposing
  • Brazilian Portuguese: imponente
  • Chinese: 仪态使人印象深刻的
  • European Spanish: imponente
  • French: imposant
  • German: eindrucksvoll
  • Italian: imponente
  • Japanese: たいへん印象的な
  • Korean: 인상적인
  • European Portuguese: imponente
  • Latin American Spanish: imponente

Chinese translation of 'imposing'

imposing

(ɪmˈpəuzɪŋ)

adj

  1. [building] 壮(壯)观(觀)的 (zhuàngguān de)
  2. [person, manner] 威严(嚴)的 (wēiyán de)

impose

(ɪmˈpəuz)

vt

  1. [sanctions, restrictions, fine] 施加 (shījiā)

vi

  1. to impose on sb 强(強)加于(於)某人 (qiángjiā yú mǒurén)
(adjective) 
Definition
grand or impressive
An imposing figure loomed over me.
Synonyms
impressive
The film's special effects are particularly impressive.
striking
She was a striking woman with long blonde hair.
grand
a grand building in the centre of town
august
the august surroundings of the Liberal Club
powerful
a powerful drama about a corrupt city leader
effective
You can't make an effective argument if all you do is stridently voice your opinion.
commanding
The voice at the other end of the line was serious and commanding.
awesome
the awesome responsibility of sending troops into combat
majestic
a majestic country home
dignified
He conducted the interview in a dignified and professional manner.
stately
Instead of moving at his usual stately pace, he was almost running.
forcible
He is a forcible advocate for the arts.
Opposites
ordinary
,
insignificant
,
unimposing
,
mean
,
poor
,
modest
,
petty

Additional synonyms

in the sense of august
Definition
dignified and imposing
the august surroundings of the Liberal Club
Synonyms
noble,
great,
kingly,
grand,
excellent,
imposing,
impressive,
superb,
distinguished,
magnificent,
glorious,
splendid,
elevated,
eminent,
majestic,
dignified,
regal,
stately,
high-ranking,
monumental,
solemn,
lofty,
exalted
in the sense of awesome
Definition
inspiring or displaying awe
the awesome responsibility of sending troops into combat
Synonyms
awe-inspiring,
striking,
shocking,
imposing,
terrible,
amazing,
stunning (informal),
wonderful,
alarming,
impressive,
frightening,
awful (obsolete),
overwhelming,
terrifying,
magnificent,
astonishing,
horrible,
dreadful,
formidable,
horrifying,
intimidating,
fearful (informal),
daunting,
breathtaking,
majestic,
solemn,
fearsome,
wondrous (archaic, literary),
redoubtable,
jaw-dropping,
stupefying,
gee-whizz (slang)
in the sense of commanding
Definition
having the air of authority
The voice at the other end of the line was serious and commanding.
Synonyms
authoritative,
imposing,
impressive,
compelling,
assertive,
forceful,
autocratic,
peremptory

Synonyms of 'imposing'

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