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- Dictionaryimposing/ɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. grand and impressive in appearance: "an imposing 17th-century manor house"
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Imposing is an adjective reserved for those things that are impressive in the sense that they are large or serious, as in the US Capitol Building or even, say, a professional wrestler. When you look at the word imposing you see the word pose, which is useful in remembering what it means.
The meaning of IMPOSING is impressive in size, bearing, dignity, or grandeur. How to use imposing in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Imposing.
IMPOSING definition: 1. having an appearance that looks important or causes admiration: 2. having an appearance that…. Learn more.
Imposing definition: very impressive because of great size, stately appearance, dignity, elegance, etc.. See examples of IMPOSING used in a sentence.
If you describe someone or something as imposing, you mean that they have an impressive appearance or manner.
Define imposing. imposing synonyms, imposing pronunciation, imposing translation, English dictionary definition of imposing. adj. Impressive, as in size, power, or accomplishment: an imposing mansion; an imposing array of skills.
verb. tr to establish as something to be obeyed or complied with; enforce. to impose a tax on the people. to force (oneself, one's presence, etc) on another or others; obtrude. intr to take advantage, as of a person or quality. to impose on someone's kindness.
Imposing Definition. ĭm-pōzĭng. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Adjective Verb. Filter (0) adjective. Making a strong impression because of great size, strength, dignity, etc.; impressive. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Synonyms: stately. noble. baronial. magisterial. grand. distinguished. towering. tall. superlative.
Definition of imposing adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
To impose means to force or inflict something on someone else. If you want to impose your musical taste on your parents, play your tunes all day at top volume. The verb impose emerged in the 1580s, meaning "to lay on as a burden," which is very similar to the modern meaning.
