imposing

[im-poh-zing] / ɪmˈpoʊ zɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

impressive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

commanding grand grandiose imperial magnificent massive monumental noble ominous stately striking towering

STRONG

dignified exciting moving overwhelming stirring

WEAK

august big effective majestic mega mind-blowing one for the book overblown pretentious regal royal something else something to write home about

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bad common ignoble inferior insignificant little poor small tiny ugly undignified unimportant unimpressive

STRONG

unexciting

WEAK

modest ordinary subordinate trivial unimposing

Example Sentences

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Musk said those needs cannot be met on Earth "without imposing hardship on communities and the environment."

From Barron's

The UN has accused the group of imposing taxes on the mining sector for their own benefit.

From BBC

Harris-Genois said part of his job was to make the beast "even more imposing."

From Barron's

Chicago boasts some of the world’s most imposing skyscrapers, but its humbler buildings have a charm of their own.

From The Wall Street Journal

Colin’s steps slow, taking in the imposing building with countless windows and columns.

From Literature