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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-poh-zing]
- /ɪmˈpoʊ zɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [im-poh-zing]
- /ɪmˈpoʊ zɪŋ/
Definitions of imposingly word
- adjective imposingly very impressive because of great size, stately appearance, dignity, elegance, etc.: Notre Dame, Rheims, and other imposing cathedrals of France. 1
- noun imposingly In an imposing manner. 1
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Origin of imposingly
First appearance:
before 1645 One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1645-55; impose + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Imposingly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
imposingly 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
imposingly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for imposingly
adv imposingly
- chiefly — You use chiefly to indicate that a particular reason, emotion, method, or feature is the main or most important one.
- generally — usually; commonly; ordinarily: He generally comes home at noon.
- mostly — for the most part; in the main: The work is mostly done.
- widely — to a wide extent.
- principally — chiefly; mainly.
adverb imposingly
- impressively — having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable: an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance.
- strikingly — attractive; impressive: a scene of striking beauty.
- arrestingly — attracting or capable of attracting attention or interest; striking: an arresting smile.
- commandingly — being in command: a commanding officer.
- commodiously — In a commodious manner.
Antonyms for imposingly
adverb imposingly
- impressive — having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable: an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance.
noun imposingly
- posingly — in a posing manner
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