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

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

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

It’s been nearly a week since election day, and California is still counting ballots, imposing an agonizing wait on a nation wondering who will lead the next U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

They raise prices on many of the goods Americans buy, pushing inflation upward, and they almost always prompt other countries to retaliate by imposing tariffs on U.S. exports.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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