imposing
Grand and formidable
Imposing describes something large, grand, or impressive in a way that commands attention or respect.
An imposing building dominates its surroundings through sheer scale or grandeur.
An imposing figure has a physical presence that's hard to ignore.
The word carries a slight edge of intimidation—what imposes itself on you may leave you feeling small.
Of imposing height
- tallOf considerable height
- massiveExtremely large and heavy
- hulkingMassive and unwieldy
- statuesqueTall, graceful, dignified
colossal · looming · broad-shouldered · muscular · powerful · strapping · burly · brawny
Exceptionally beautiful or impressive
- majesticImpressively dignified and beautiful
- monumentalExceptionally large or significant
- palatialLavishly grand and spacious
- spectacularStrikingly impressive to behold
grandiose · opulent · sumptuous · resplendent · splendid · glorious · impressive · stately
Discouraging through difficulty
- formidableInspiring fear or respect
- menacingConveying threat or danger
- threateningExpressing intent to harm
- forebodingFearful anticipation of harm
ominous · fearsome · stern · severe · forbidding · austere · unapproachable · unnerving
Exerting strong authority
- dominantHaving superior influence
- powerfulHaving great strength
- influentialHaving considerable effect
- assertiveConfidently self-assured
forceful · masterful · controlling · sovereign · supreme · imperious · autocratic · lordly
towering
Of imposing height
statuesque · colossal · looming · broad-shouldered · muscular · powerful · strapping · burly · brawny · formidable
magnificent
Exceptionally beautiful or impressive
- majesticImpressively dignified and beautiful
- monumentalExceptionally large or significant
- palatialLavishly grand and spacious
spectacular · grandiose · opulent · sumptuous · resplendent · splendid · glorious · impressive · stately · striking
daunting
Discouraging through difficulty
- formidableInspiring fear or respect
- menacingConveying threat or danger
- threateningExpressing intent to harm
foreboding · ominous · fearsome · stern · severe · forbidding · austere · unapproachable · unnerving · disconcerting
commanding
Exerting strong authority
- dominantHaving superior influence
- powerfulHaving great strength
- influentialHaving considerable effect
assertive · forceful · masterful · controlling · sovereign · supreme · imperious · autocratic · lordly · magisterial
cathedral
Bishop's principal church
- palaceMonarch's official residence
- castleFortified medieval residence
- fortressHeavily defended military structure
citadel · monument · basilica · pyramid · acropolis · obelisk · minaret · dome · columns · facade
- Building Adjectivesangular, arched, columned, domed, vaulted
- body typesectomorph, endomorph, mesomorph, somatotype, athletic build
- mountain adjectivestowering, majestic, snow-capped, rugged, jagged
- awe-inspiringawe-inspiring, awesome, breathtaking, jaw-dropping, magnificent
- legendarylegendary, mythic, iconic, heroic, immortal
- regalroyal, kingly, queenly, princely, majestic
imposingunimposing
Not commanding notice
tiny · diminutive · insignificant · unimpressive · small
imposingunimpressive
Failing to inspire admiration
underwhelming · meek · humble · insignificant · forgettable