Adjective: imposing im'pow-zing
- Impressive in size, manner, or appearance
"an imposing residence";
- baronial, noble, stately
- Used of a person's appearance or behaviour; befitting an eminent person
"the monarch's imposing presence";
- distinguished, grand, magisterial
- Force something unwelcome or unpleasant upon someone
"The principal imposed his rage on the students";
- inflict, bring down, visit, obtrude
- Compel to behave in a certain way
"Social relations impose courtesy";
- enforce, constrain
- Charge a fee or tax
"impose a fine";
- levy
See also: dignified, impressive
Type of: bill, charge, communicate, compel, intercommunicate, obligate, oblige
Encyclopedia: Imposing
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