imposing
[adjective]
Synonyms: impressive, commanding, dignified, grand, majestic, stately, striking

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Antonyms: unimposing
Related Words: impressive, moving, imperial, regal

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English Thesaurus: impressive, dazzling, breathtaking, spectacular, awe-inspiring, ...

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im‧pos‧ing /ɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ $ -ˈpoʊ-/ adjective
large, impressive, and appearing important:
an imposing building
He’s a tall, quietly spoken, but imposing figure.

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impressive used about something that people admire because it is very good, large, important etc:
The cathedral is very impressive.
The drug has shown some impressive results.
dazzling extremely impressive – used especially when someone does something very well or looks very beautiful:
a dazzling performance
a dazzling smile
breathtaking extremely impressive – used especially about beautiful views, or the fast speed of something:
The views of the Rocky Mountains are simply breathtaking.
The economy is growing at a breathtaking pace.
spectacular very impressive and exciting to look at or watch:
a spectacular fireworks display
awe-inspiring so impressive that you feel great respect and admiration, or you feel rather frightened:
Michelangelo’s masterpiece is awe-inspiring.
The volcano was an awe-inspiring sight.
majestic [usually before noun] very impressive because of being big and beautiful:
the majestic mountain scenery
a majestic animal
imposing [usually before noun] written used about buildings and people that are large and impressive:
the imposing entrance hall
The bishop was an imposing figure.

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