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imposing

/ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/adjective3 syllables

Imposing means: impressive in size, manner, or appearance.

Synonyms for imposing8

adjective, as in impressive in size, manner, or appearance

baronial, noble, stately, impressive

adjective, as in used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person

distinguished, grand, magisterial, dignified

What does imposing mean?2

adjective

1

impressive in size, manner, or appearance“a baronial mansion”

2

used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person“his distinguished bearing”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with imposing?9

two syllables

closingposing

three syllables

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Imposing in a sentence

  • He really does have such thick, imposing eyebrows.willie7296
  • We should try to avoid imposing our own beliefs on others.CM
  • Near the market square there is an imposing synagogue.carlosalberto
  • Leave kids alone and stop imposing your religion on them.shekitten
  • The international community's unity is crucial in imposing sanctions for war crimes.Amastan
  • Physically, the Yautja are imposing and muscular humanoid beings with reptilian-like skin.Amastan
  • I'm afraid that I'm imposing on your hospitality.CK
  • If you're against imposing sexuality on children, stop assuming they're going to grow up to be straight.shekitten

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