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imposing

im·pos·ing
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [im-poh-zing]
    • /ɪmˈpoʊ zɪŋ/
    • /ɪmˈpəʊ.zɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [im-poh-zing]
    • /ɪmˈpoʊ zɪŋ/

Definitions of imposing word

  • adjective imposing very impressive because of great size, stately appearance, dignity, elegance, etc.: Notre Dame, Rheims, and other imposing cathedrals of France. 1
  • verb with object imposing to lay on or set as something to be borne, endured, obeyed, fulfilled, paid, etc.: to impose taxes. 1
  • verb with object imposing to put or set by or as if by authority: to impose one's personal preference on others. 1
  • verb with object imposing to obtrude or thrust (oneself, one's company, etc.) upon others. 1
  • verb with object imposing to pass or palm off fraudulently or deceptively: He imposed his pretentious books on the public. 1
  • verb with object imposing Printing. to lay (type pages, plates, etc.) in proper order on an imposing stone or the like and secure in a chase for printing. 1

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Origin of imposing

First appearance:

before 1645
One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1645-55; impose + -ing2

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Imposing

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

imposing popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

imposing usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for imposing

adj imposing

  • noble — distinguished by rank or title.
  • grandiose — affectedly grand or important; pompous: grandiose words.
  • stately — majestic; imposing in magnificence, elegance, etc.: a stately home.
  • striking — Military. describing a fighter-bomber aircraft designed to carry large payloads at high speeds and low altitudes and also to engage in air-to-air combat.
  • commanding — If you are in a commanding position or situation, you are in a strong or powerful position or situation.

adjective imposing

  • arresting — attracting attention; striking
  • exciting — Causing great enthusiasm and eagerness.

Antonyms for imposing

adj imposing

  • ignoble — of low character, aims, etc.; mean; base: his ignoble purposes.
  • insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
  • unimportant — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
  • tiny — very small; minute; wee.
  • unexciting — producing excitement; stirring; thrilling: an exciting account of his trip to Tibet.

verb with object imposing

  • posing — to assume a particular attitude or stance, especially with the hope of impressing others: He likes to pose as an authority on literature.

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