imposing
/ɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ/adjective
Large, impressive, and powerful in appearance, often making people feel small or respectful.
Example sentences
- “An imposing stone castle overlooked the village.”
- “The new bank headquarters is an imposing glass tower.”
- “At six foot six, the coach was an imposing figure.”
Typical with building, figure, presence, and structure. Don't confuse it with the verb 'impose', which means to force a rule or burden on someone.