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 imposing imposing /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/

adjective

  1. () Impressive in appearance  ( baronial , imposing , stately , noble )
    impressive in appearance
     A baronial mansion
    a baronial mansion
     An imposing residence
    an imposing residence
     A noble tree
    a noble tree
     Severe-looking policemen sat astride noble horses
    severe-looking policemen sat astride noble horses
     Stately columns
    stately columns
  2. Used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person  ( grand , imposing , magisterial , distinguished )
    used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person
     His distinguished bearing
    his distinguished bearing
     The monarch's imposing presence
    the monarch's imposing presence
     She reigned in magisterial beauty
    she reigned in magisterial beauty