Imposing

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/

Definitions of imposing

adjective having a commanding presence; impressive in size or appearance

Example Sentences

A1 The imposing castle stood tall against the blue sky.

A2 The imposing statue of a warrior loomed over the town square.

B1 The imposing building was a symbol of power and authority in the city.

B2 The imposing presence of the CEO commanded respect in the boardroom.

C1 The imposing mountain range stretched as far as the eye could see.

C2 The imposing architecture of the cathedral took my breath away.

Examples of imposing in a Sentence

formal The imposing structure of the castle was a sight to behold.

informal That guy is so imposing, he could probably scare anyone away.

slang The bouncer at the club was super imposing, I didn't even try to argue with him.

figurative Her imposing presence in the room made everyone stop and take notice.

Grammatical Forms of imposing

• past tense: imposed
• plural: imposing
• comparative: more imposing
• superlative: most imposing
• present tense: impose
• future tense: will impose
• perfect tense: have imposed
• continuous tense: is imposing
• singular: imposing
• positive degree: imposing
• infinitive: to impose
• gerund: imposing
• participle: imposed

Origin and Evolution of imposing

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'imposing' originated from the Latin word 'imponere', which means to place upon or to impose.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that imposes authority or power, the word 'imposing' has evolved to also mean something that is impressive or grand in appearance.