imposing
word · lemma: impose
Definition
Looking big, impressive, or powerful so that it makes others notice.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly as an adjective for buildings, people, or things that create respect or awe. Often neutral or positive, not usually negative. Common collocations: 'imposing building', 'imposing figure', 'an imposing presence'.
Spanish: imponentePortuguese (BR): imponentePortuguese (PT): imponenteChinese (Simplified): 宏伟的 - 壮观的Chinese (Traditional): 宏偉的 - 壯觀的Hindi: प्रभावशालीArabic: رائع - مهيبBengali: দুর্দান্ত - ভয় জাগানিয়া - বিশালRussian: внушительныйJapanese: 堂々とした - 威圧感のあるVietnamese: hùng vĩ - oai nghiêmKorean: 위엄 있는 - 인상적인Turkish: heybetli - etkileyiciUrdu: رعب انگیز - باعظمتIndonesian: mengagumkan - berwibawa
Example Sentences
He has an imposing voice that everyone hears.
basic
The soldiers stood in an imposing line.
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The castle on the hill is very imposing.
basic
She has an imposing presence that makes people stop and listen.
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That old oak tree in front of the house is really imposing when you walk by.
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The judge's imposing appearance made the courtroom silent.
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