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imposing Definition

im·pos·ing (im pōziŋ)

adjective

making a strong impression because of great size, strength, dignity, etc.; impressive

imposing Related Forms
im·pos·ingly adverb
imposing Synonyms

imposing

modif.

impressive, grand, majestic, monumental; see dignified, grand 2, impressive 1. See syn. study at grand.

imposing Usage Examples

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • make: A principle task was to make the bank less imposing.

Modifies a noun

  • edifice: Without it, the ancient and imposing edifice opposes to the shock of revolution nothing but the dead weight of its loose parts.
  • facade: Its imposing front facade of red brickwork in Flemish bond with finely lined pointing even merits a mention in Pevsner.
  • castle: B Day 4 Edinburgh ( Queensferry ) - Fort William Today we travel via Stirling, with its imposing castle.
  • monument: Kidwelly Castle is a mighty and imposing monument of power.
  • tower: Another notable piece of architecture I must photograph on a future trip is the former British Airways terminal with its imposing tower.
  • sight: The most imposing sight in Sanaa is the old city, especially the eastern part.

Modifying Another Word

  • very: It is a very imposing building, built in an utterly eclectic style.
  • particularly: Dennis pointed out Brian, who, he says, did not look a particularly imposing figure dressed in his suit.
  • rather: A rather imposing building opposite appears to be residential.
  • physically: It's a physically imposing side, and it's got goals.
  • equally: Inside is an equally imposing interior, if more modern in style that you might expect.
  • quite: Whilst mentioning the Bedford Modern School, the front has been re-laid and during the day-time looks quite imposing.

Used with adjective complement

  • seem: They sound different to ours and seem less imposing.
  • look: We can't really see that it's Blackie, but she looks fairly imposing.