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imposing

adjective

im·​pos·​ing im-ˈpō-ziŋ How to pronounce imposing (audio)
: impressive in size, bearing, dignity, or grandeur
imposingly
im-ˈpō-ziŋ-lē How to pronounce imposing (audio)
adverb

Synonyms

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grand, magnificent, imposing, stately, majestic, grandiose mean large and impressive.

grand adds to greatness of size the implications of handsomeness and dignity.

a grand staircase

magnificent implies an impressive largeness proportionate to scale without sacrifice of dignity or good taste.

magnificent paintings

imposing implies great size and dignity but especially stresses impressiveness.

an imposing edifice

stately may suggest poised dignity, erectness of bearing, handsomeness of proportions, ceremonious deliberation of movement.

the stately procession

majestic combines the implications of imposing and stately and usually adds a suggestion of solemn grandeur.

a majestic waterfall

grandiose implies a size or scope exceeding ordinary experience

grandiose hydroelectric projects

but is most commonly applied derogatorily to inflated pretension or absurd exaggeration.

grandiose schemes

Example Sentences

He's an imposing man with a powerful voice. the president of the bank is exactly the sort of imposing figure that one might expect
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Word History

First Known Use

1786, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of imposing was in 1786

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