imposing

The definition of imposing is making a strong impression because of size or strength.

(adjective)

An example of something imposing is a giant animal staring at you while you eat as if threatening to take your food.

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See imposing in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

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

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See imposing in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Impressive, as by virtue of size, bearing, or power: the monarch's imposing presence. See Synonyms at grand.

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  • im·posˈing·ly adverb

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