What does “imposing” mean?
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adjectivelarge and impressive in appearance
The bank was an imposing stone building.
Imposing at a glance
- Part of speech
- adjective
- CEFR level
- C1 (advanced)
- Pronunciation
- /ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/ · im-POH-zing
How to use “imposing” correctly
Positive or neutral. Not related in meaning to “impose” (force rules on people).
Common phrases with “imposing”
- an imposing figure
- imposing building
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- impressive
- grand
- majestic
Word family
- impose
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