imposing
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Pronunciations (4)
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/ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
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/ɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
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ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ
Pronunciation notes
- US
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ɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ
Pronunciation notes
- GB
Adjective
Magnificent and impressive because of appearance, size, stateliness or dignity.
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an imposing presence
an imposing building
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The castle was an imposing sight on the hilltop.
He had an imposing figure and a deep voice.
Considerable remains of that terminus still exist, and it does not appear to have been a very imposing place.
Adjective
impressive in size, manner, or appearance
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a baronial mansion
an imposing residence
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a noble tree
severe-looking policemen sat astride noble horses
stately columns
used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person
- Synonyms
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his distinguished bearing
the monarch's imposing presence
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she reigned in magisterial beauty
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