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imposing — grand and impressive in appearance; having a commanding presence

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: grand and impressive in appearance; having a commanding presence

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/

Korean meaning: 위엄 있고 인상적인, 위압적인

Korean pronunciation: 임**포우**징

Example Sentences

  • My mother-in-law's imposing glare made me confess I ate all the kimchi.
  • The imposing skyscraper cast a shadow over the entire neighborhood.
  • Despite his imposing 6-foot frame, he was afraid of tiny spiders.

imposing

ADJECTIVE

//ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ//

grand and impressive in appearance; having a commanding presence

imposing concept
💡 Concept

The imposing judge commands respect as he ascends the courthouse steps

imposing rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Imposing maestro composing, while below someone's proposing!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ/

🌳Etymology

Prefixim--
Rootimpose
Suffix--ing

Origin

From the verb 'impose,' which comes from Latin 'imponere' (im- meaning 'on' + ponere meaning 'to place or put'). The suffix '-ing' transforms the verb into a present participle or adjective.

🎵Rhyme

composingproposingdisposing
composing
proposing
disposing

🔗Collocations

imposing figure
imposing building
imposing presence
imposing appearance
imposing structure
imposing mansion

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“My mother-in-law's imposing glare made me confess I ate all the kimchi.”

“The imposing skyscraper cast a shadow over the entire neighborhood.”

😄 Fun example

“Despite his imposing 6-foot frame, he was afraid of tiny spiders.”

“The cathedral's imposing Gothic architecture attracted millions of tourists.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

majesticgrandimpressivecommandingformidable

Antonyms

humblemodestunimpressive

Related

imposeimpostorimpressivegrandeurmajesty

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