imposingly
1
6.5
- adverb
- /ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋli/
:
imponentemente
- The imposingly majestic castle dominated the skyline, appearing grand against the backdrop of the setting sun.
- imposingly large
Examples
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125. Print. Stockton, Bond Kathryn. Beautiful Bottom, Beautiful Shame: Where "Black" Meets "Queer." Durham: Duke UP, 2006. Thompson, Stephen. "Antony and the Johnsons: Imposingly Sad." 9 October 2008. Web 16 Feb. 2011.
Academic text (2013) -
Architecture is made of things you can see and touch, things that tower over you imposingly, things that emit a satisfying clunk when you whack them with a stick.
Blog text (19) -
But, compared to our couch-free Jerusalem living room, the furniture feels imposingly permanent.
Blog text (25) -
That city had, in fact, been imposingly rebuilt for Napoleon III by Baron Georges-Eugène Haussmann, based on an open and rational plan that was both a product of and a reaction against the Industrial Revolution.
Academic text (2000) -
The imposingly tall buildings in the city center create a sense of awe for anyone visiting for the first time.
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She walked into the room with an imposingly confident stride, capturing everyone's attention immediately.
Synonyms
25
3.9
In a very noticeable way that attracts attention
23
4.4
In a very beautiful or impressive way
19
4.6
In a large, generous way, often with a lot of money
15
4.3
In a very impressive and successful way
15
4.6
In a very impressive and beautiful way
14
3.8
In a way that makes people feel respect
8
4.4
Says that something is extremely large, important, or impressive
6
4.6
In a way that looks large and important
5
5.2
With slow, proud movements that look impressive like a king or castle
3
7.9
To act in a way that attracts attention and impresses people
3
6.6
In a very impressive or grand way that seems heroic
3
4.7
In a very impressive way that makes people admire it
2
6.1
In a very impressive way that surprises people
1
4.9
In a way that is much better than usual and impresses people
1
7.4
In a way that makes people feel fear or respect
1
8.5
In a showy, exaggerated way to impress people
1
7.7
In a confident, commanding way that shows power
1
9.6
Someone acts in a bold and confident way that attracts attention
In a way that makes something look very tall or impressive
Antonyms
How Impressive
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5.2
6
4.6
1
6.5
14
3.8
25
3.9
30
2.8
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Imposingly comes from Latin parts im- 'on' and ponere 'to place', the same part you can see in position. So something that stands imposingly feels 'placed on' in a strong, grand way, making it look large, powerful, and attention-grabbing.