imposing
[ im-poh-zing ]
/ ɪmˈpoʊ zɪŋ /
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adjective
very impressive because of great size, stately appearance, dignity, elegance, etc.: Notre Dame, Rheims, and other imposing cathedrals of France.
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OTHER WORDS FROM imposing
im·pos·ing·ly, adverbim·pos·ing·ness, nounWords nearby imposing
importunate, importune, importunity, impose, impose on, imposing, imposing stone, imposition, impossibility, impossible, impossible figure
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imposing
/ (ɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ) /
adjective
grand or impressivean imposing building
Derived forms of imposing
imposingly, adverbimposingness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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