imposing
[ im-poh-zing ]
/ ɪmˈpoʊ zɪŋ /
adjective
very impressive because of great size, stately appearance, dignity, elegance, etc.: Notre Dame, Rheims, and other imposing cathedrals of France.
OTHER WORDS FROM imposing
im·pos·ing·ly, adverb im·pos·ing·ness, nounWords nearby imposing
importunate,
importune,
importunity,
impose,
impose on,
imposing,
imposing stone,
imposition,
impossibility,
impossible,
impossible figure
Definition for imposing (2 of 2)
impose
[ im-pohz ]
/ ɪmˈpoʊz /
verb (used with object), im·posed, im·pos·ing.
verb (used without object), im·posed, im·pos·ing.
Verb Phrases
impose on/upon,
- to thrust oneself offensively upon others; intrude.
- to take unfair advantage of; misuse (influence, friendship, etc.).
- to defraud; cheat; deceive: A study recently showed the shocking number of confidence men that impose on the public.
Origin of impose
OTHER WORDS FROM impose
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British Dictionary definitions for imposing (1 of 2)
imposing
/ (ɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ) /
adjective
grand or impressive
an imposing building
Derived forms of imposing
imposingly, adverb imposingness, nounBritish Dictionary definitions for imposing (2 of 2)
impose
/ (ɪmˈpəʊz) /
verb (usually foll by on or upon)
(tr)
to establish as something to be obeyed or complied with; enforce
to impose a tax on the people
to force (oneself, one's presence, etc) on another or others; obtrude
(intr)
to take advantage, as of a person or quality
to impose on someone's kindness
(tr) printing
to arrange pages so that after printing and folding the pages will be in the correct order
(tr)
to pass off deceptively; foist
to impose a hoax on someone
(tr)
(of a bishop or priest) to lay (the hands) on the head of a candidate for certain sacraments
Derived forms of impose
imposable, adjective imposer, nounWord Origin for impose
C15: from Old French
imposer, from Latin
impōnere to place upon, from
pōnere to place, set