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    imposing
    /ɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ/

    adjective

    • 1. grand and impressive in appearance: "an imposing 17th-century manor house"

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  2. IMPOSING definition: 1. having an appearance that looks important or causes admiration: 2. having an appearance that…. Learn more.

  3. The meaning of IMPOSING is impressive in size, bearing, dignity, or grandeur. How to use imposing in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Imposing.

  4. to establish something as a rule to be obeyed, or to force the acceptance of something: Settlers often imposed their culture on the peoples of the countries they conquered. impose verb (INCONVENIENCE)

  5. Imposing definition: very impressive because of great size, stately appearance, dignity, elegance, etc.. See examples of IMPOSING used in a sentence.

  6. used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person. “the monarch's imposing presence” synonyms: distinguished, grand, magisterial. dignified. having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance. adjective. impressive in appearance. “an imposing residence” synonyms: baronial, noble, stately.

  7. 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.

  8. impose. (ɪmpoʊz ) Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense imposes , present participle imposing , past tense, past participle imposed. 1. verb. If you impose something on people, you use your authority to force them to accept it. Britain imposed fines on airlines which bring in passengers without proper papers. [VERB noun + on]

  9. to establish something as a rule to be obeyed, or to force the acceptance of something: Settlers often imposed their culture on the peoples of the countries they conquered. impose verb (INCONVENIENCE)

  10. impossibility noun. Definition of imposing adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  11. Definition of impose verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.