imposing

[ im-poh-zing ]

adjective

1. very impressive because of great size, stately appearance, dignity, elegance, etc.:

   Notre Dame, Rheims, and other imposing cathedrals of France.

   Synonyms: august, grand, lofty, majestic, dignified

imposing

/ ɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ /

adjective

1. grand or impressive

   an imposing building

Derived Forms

• imˈposingness, noun
• imˈposingly, adverb

Other Words From

• im·posing·ly adverb
• im·posing·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of imposing¹

First recorded in 1645–55; impose + -ing ²

Example Sentences

And some of his most destructive work, like accelerating the Iranian nuclear program by pulling out of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action in 2018, or imposing economic sanctions on Venezuela so severe that they catalyzed a mass migration to the United States that he was able to blame on Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, were the equivalent of planting bombs that go off long after you’ve left the room.

From Slate

In addition to the fine, it has ordered Meta to stop imposing these conditions on other services.

From BBC

Trump’s Republican administration also is considering imposing tariffs on Mexico and China, which could make cars more expensive.

From Los Angeles Times

Because the city is proposing to allow developers to build more where existing apartments are, but also imposing additional costs through new tenant protections and replacement requirements, the planning department said it’s unclear whether more rent-controlled units would be demolished in the future than are today.

From Los Angeles Times

Trump’s plan includes imposing tariffs on imported goods, especially those coming in from China, arguing that these taxes would keep manufacturing jobs in the US.

From BBC

Related Words

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