ALL meanings of imposing
im·pos·ing
I i - 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
- verb with object imposing to lay on or inflict, as a penalty. 1
- verb with object imposing Archaic. to put or place on something, or in a particular place. 1
- verb with object imposing Obsolete. to lay on (the hands) ceremonially, as in confirmation or ordination. 1
- verb without object imposing to make an impression on the mind; impose one's or its authority or influence. 1
- verb without object imposing to obtrude oneself or one's requirements, as upon others: Are you sure my request doesn't impose? 1
- verb without object imposing to presume, as upon patience or good nature. 1
- adjective imposing impressive, grand 1
- noun imposing Grand and impressive in appearance. 1
- adjective imposing If you describe someone or something as imposing, you mean that they have an impressive appearance or manner. 0
- adjective imposing grand or impressive 0
- adjective imposing making a strong impression because of great size, strength, dignity, etc.; impressive 0