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Imposing has 4 different meanings across 1 category:

Adjective

Definitions
Verb
1

present participle of impose

"The heavy snow began to impose on our ability to travel, forcing us to stay indoors until morning."

In plain English: To impose means to force your own rules, opinions, or will on someone else without asking for their permission.

"They imposed strict curfew rules on everyone after midnight."

Adjective
1

impressive in appearance

"a baronial mansion"

"an imposing residence"

"a noble tree"

"severe-looking policemen sat astride noble horses"

"stately columns"

2

used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person

"his distinguished bearing"

"the monarch's imposing presence"

"she reigned in magisterial beauty"

3

Magnificent and impressive because of appearance, size, stateliness or dignity.

"The imposing cathedral stood tall against the skyline, its massive stone walls radiating a sense of ancient grandeur."

In plain English: Imposing means looking very large, impressive, and commanding attention because of your size or presence.

"The new library is an imposing building with tall columns and a grand entrance."

Usage: Use "imposing" to describe something grand in scale rather than simply beautiful; avoid confusing it with "impressive," which focuses on merit or skill. This term often carries a slightly formal tone when referring to architecture or dignitaries.

Example Sentences
"The new library is an imposing building with tall columns and a grand entrance." adj
"The imposing statue stood tall at the entrance of the park." adj
"Her imposing presence made everyone feel confident during the meeting." adj
"The house had an imposing facade that overlooked the quiet street." adj
"They imposed strict curfew rules on everyone after midnight." verb
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