English adjective: imposing | |||
1. | imposing impressive in appearance | ||
Samples | A baronial mansion. An imposing residence. A noble tree. Severe-looking policemen sat astride noble horses. Stately columns. | ||
Synonyms | baronial, noble, stately | ||
Similar | impressive | ||
Antonyms | unimpressive | ||
2. | imposing used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person | ||
Samples | His distinguished bearing. The monarch's imposing presence. She reigned in magisterial beauty. | ||
Synonyms | distinguished, grand, magisterial | ||
Similar | dignified | ||
Antonyms | undignified | ||