Imposing

//ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ// adj, verb

adj, verb ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of impose form-of, gerund, participle, present
Adjective
  1. 1
    Magnificent and impressive because of appearance, size, stateliness or dignity.

    "an imposing presence"

Adjective
  1. 1
    used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person wordnet
  2. 2
    impressive in size, manner, or appearance wordnet

Synonyms

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baronialstatelyadiposearistocraticartlessarty

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"Even the most graceful and imposing existing buildings may now be so sadly diminished as to seem slightly ridiculous beside the monster."

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