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11imposing — [[t]ɪmpo͟ʊzɪŋ[/t]] ADJ GRADED If you describe someone or something as imposing, you mean that they have an impressive appearance or manner. He was an imposing man. ...the imposing wrought iron gates at the entrance to the estate …
12imposing — im|pos|ing [ımˈpəuzıŋ US ˈpou ] adj large, impressive, and appearing important ▪ an imposing building ▪ He s a tall, quietly spoken, but imposing figure …
13imposing — im|pos|ing [ ım pouzıŋ ] adjective large and impressive: He was an imposing figure on stage. an imposing building …
14imposing — UK [ɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ] / US [ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ] adjective large and impressive He was an imposing figure on stage. an imposing building …
15Imposing — Impose Im*pose , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imposed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Imposing}.] [F. imposer; pref. im in + poser to place. See {Pose}, v. t.] 1. To lay on; to set or place; to put; to deposit. [1913 Webster] Cakes of salt and barley [she] did impose …
16imposing — imposingly, adv. imposingness, n. /im poh zing/, adj. very impressive because of great size, stately appearance, dignity, elegance, etc.: Notre Dame, Rheims, and other imposing cathedrals of France. [1645 55; IMPOSE + ING2] Syn. dignified,… …
17imposing — adj. Imposing is used with these nouns: ↑building, ↑figure, ↑presence, ↑stature …
18imposing — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. dignified, awe inspiring; impressive; grand, stately, commanding. See repute. II (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. impressive, grand, majestic, monumental; see dignified , grand 2 , impressive 1 . See… …
19imposing — adjective large, important looking, and impressive: an imposing building …
20imposing — adjective an imposing mansion Syn: impressive, striking, arresting, eye catching, dramatic, spectacular, stunning, awesome, awe inspiring, formidable, splendid, grand, grandiose, majestic, stately, august Ant …
