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- Dictionaryimposing/ɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. grand and impressive in appearance: "an imposing 17th-century manor house"
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IMPOSING definition: 1. having an appearance that looks important or causes admiration: 2. having an appearance that…. Learn more.
The meaning of IMPOSING is impressive in size, bearing, dignity, or grandeur. How to use imposing in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Imposing.
If you describe someone or something as imposing, you mean that they have an impressive appearance or manner.
used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person. “the monarch's imposing presence” synonyms: distinguished, grand, magisterial. dignified. having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance. adjective. impressive in appearance. “an imposing residence” synonyms: baronial, noble, stately.
Define imposing. imposing synonyms, imposing pronunciation, imposing translation, English dictionary definition of imposing. adj. Impressive, as in size, power, or accomplishment: an imposing mansion; an imposing array of skills.
Definition of imposing adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Imposing definition: very impressive because of great size, stately appearance, dignity, elegance, etc.. See examples of IMPOSING used in a sentence.
Making a strong impression because of great size, strength, dignity, etc.; impressive. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Synonyms: stately. noble. baronial. magisterial. grand. distinguished. towering. tall. superlative. striking. sonorous. pretentious. outstanding. massive. imperial. Antonyms: poor. trivial. common. ordinary. subordinate.
imposing (adjective) impose (verb) imposing /ɪm ˈ poʊzɪŋ/ adjective. Britannica Dictionary definition of IMPOSING. [more imposing; most imposing] : very large or impressive. He's an imposing man with a powerful voice. an imposing building. an imposing figure.
Synonyms for IMPOSING: distinguished, solemn, decorous, dignified, aristocratic, stately, elegant, handsome; Antonyms of IMPOSING: silly, frivolous, goofy, improper, undignified, giddy, crude, coarse.
