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- Dictionaryimposing/ɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. grand and impressive in appearance: "an imposing 17th-century manor house"
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IMPOSING definition: 1. having an appearance that looks important or causes admiration: 2. having an appearance that…. Learn more.
The meaning of IMPOSING is impressive in size, bearing, dignity, or grandeur. How to use imposing in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Imposing.
to establish something as a rule to be obeyed, or to force the acceptance of something: Settlers often imposed their culture on the peoples of the countries they conquered. impose verb (INCONVENIENCE)
: to establish or bring about as if by force. those limits imposed by our own inadequacies C. H. Plimpton. 2. : to force into the company or on the attention of another. impose oneself on others. 3. a. : place, set. b. : to arrange (type, pages, etc.) in the proper order for printing. 4. : pass off. impose fake antiques on the public.
Define imposing. imposing synonyms, imposing pronunciation, imposing translation, English dictionary definition of imposing. adj. Impressive, as in size, power, or accomplishment: an imposing mansion; an imposing array of skills.
Synonyms for IMPOSING: distinguished, solemn, decorous, dignified, aristocratic, stately, elegant, handsome; Antonyms of IMPOSING: silly, frivolous, goofy, improper, undignified, giddy, crude, coarse
1. verb. If you impose something on people, you use your authority to force them to accept it. Britain imposed fines on airlines which bring in passengers without proper papers. [VERB noun + on] Many companies have imposed a pay freeze. [VERB noun] The conditions imposed on volunteers were stringent. [VERB-ed]
imposing meaning, definition, what is imposing: large, impressive, and appearing importa...: Learn more.
If you describe someone or something as imposing, you mean that they have an impressive appearance or manner.
Definition of imposing adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
