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imposing

/ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
im · pos · ing ɪm · ˈpoʊz · ɪŋ
English Definition
adj. grand and impressive in appearance
中文释义
壮观的，令人印象深刻的
Significado en Español
imponente, impresionante
한국어 뜻
인상적인, 장엄한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hùng vĩ, ấn tượng
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Example Sentence

The castle has an imposing entrance.

这座城堡有一个气势恢宏的入口。

Synonyms
impressive grand majestic
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “imposing”:

  1. A unremarkable
  2. B plain
  3. C impressive
  4. D modest
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C — impressive. “imposing” means adj. grand and impressive in appearance

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ stone castle towered high above the small village below.

  1. A tiny
  2. B imposing
  3. C plain
  4. D shabby
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B — imposing. “imposing” means adj. grand and impressive in appearance

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Common questions about “imposing”

What does “imposing” mean?

imposing — adj. grand and impressive in appearance. In Chinese: 壮观的，令人印象深刻的.

How do you pronounce “imposing”?

imposing is pronounced /ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: im · pos · ing.

How do you use “imposing” in a sentence?

The castle has an imposing entrance. (这座城堡有一个气势恢宏的入口。)

What are synonyms for “imposing”?

impressive, grand, majestic — all close in meaning to imposing (adj. grand and impressive in appearance).

Is “imposing” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. imposing appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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