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
The imposing judge commands respect as he ascends the courthouse steps
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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.
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“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.”
“The cathedral's imposing Gothic architecture attracted millions of tourists.”
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