imposing
im poh zing
- v compel to behave in a certain way
- v impose something unpleasant
- v impose and collect
- s impressive in appearance
an imposing residence - s used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person
the monarch's imposing presence
- Where Minutka Square -- with it imposing buildings that lead to Lenin Avenue -- once was nothing remained, just a huge, imposing void.
- Early dorms were imposing, monastic structures meant to separate students from the outside world, providing more privacy for classes and introspection.
- However, as with any reformer, the challenges facing Ma in his quest are as imposing as the goal he is seeking to achieve.