imposing

adjective
UK: /ɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ/
US: /ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/

  1. Large and impressive in appearance.

    1. The imposing building dominated the skyline.
    2. The imposing facade of the cathedral left a lasting impression, showcasing its grandeur.

  2. Commanding attention by reason of notable stature or appearance.

    1. He is an imposing figure, tall and broad.
    2. The general had an imposing presence that commanded respect from all the troops.

Synonyms

impressive grand striking awe-inspiring dramatic formidable overwhelming towering
imposing verb

  1. Presenting or forcing something unwelcome to be accepted or put in place.

    1. They are imposing new rules on us.
    2. The government is imposing higher taxes on imported goods, affecting trade.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "imposing" in English means: Large and impressive in appearance., Commanding attention by reason of notable stature or appearance..

The phonetic transcription of "imposing" is /ɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ/ in British English and /ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "imposing": impressive, grand, striking, awe-inspiring, dramatic, formidable, overwhelming, towering.

Example usage of "imposing": "The imposing building dominated the skyline. ". More examples on the page.