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