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imposingly

[im-poh-zing]

im·pos·ing

[im-poh-zing]
adjective
very impressive because of great size, stately appearance, dignity, elegance, etc.: Notre Dame, Rheims, and other imposing cathedrals of France.

Origin:
1645–55; impose + -ing2

im·pos·ing·ly, adverb
im·pos·ing·ness, noun


dignified, majestic, lofty, grand, august.

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imposing (ɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ)
 
adj
grand or impressive: an imposing building
 
im'posingly
 
adv
 
im'posingness
 
n

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