imposing

/im'pouziɳ/

Thân thiện

The imposing building stood at the end of the grand avenue.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Commanding attention or respect through size, dignity, or grandeur: "Imposing" describes something or someone that makes a strong impression due to being impressive, grand, or dignified in appearance or manner.
   • Impressive in scale or character: It can refer to something that is large, magnificent, or awe-inspiring, often creating a sense of importance or authority.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • The city hall is an imposing building with tall marble columns. (The building is grand and commands respect.)
  • She has an imposing presence that makes everyone listen when she speaks. (Her manner is dignified and impressive.)
  • The imposing mountains stood against the horizon. (The mountains were grand and awe-inspiring.)

Advanced Usage

• "Imposing figure": a person whose appearance or stature commands attention and respect.
  • The general was an imposing figure in his uniform.
• "Imposing structure": a building or monument that is grand and impressive in scale.
  • The castle was an imposing structure on the hilltop.

Variants and Related Words

• Imposingly (adverb): in a manner that commands attention or respect.
  • The palace gates stood imposingly at the entrance.
• Impose (verb): to establish or apply by authority. (Note: This is the root verb, but its meaning is distinct from the adjective "imposing".)

Synonyms

• Impressive: evoking admiration through size, quality, or skill.
• Stately: dignified, grand, and impressive in appearance or manner.
• Majestic: having or showing impressive beauty or dignity.
• Grand: magnificent and imposing in appearance, size, or style.

Antonyms

• Unimpressive: failing to evoke admiration or respect.
• Modest: unassuming in size, appearance, or estimation.
• Humble: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance; not grand.

Related Phrases

• Imposing will: This phrase uses the verb "impose." It means to force one's will or ideas on others.
  • He was accused of imposing his will on the committee. (This is an example of the verb "impose," not the adjective "imposing.")

Học thuật

Adjective

1. used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person
   • his distinguished bearing
   • the monarch's imposing presence
   • she reigned in magisterial beauty
2. impressive in appearance
   • a baronial mansion
   • an imposing residence
   • a noble tree
   • severe-looking policemen sat astride noble horses
   • stately columns

Từ đồng nghĩa

• distinguished
• grand
• magisterial
• baronial
• noble
• stately