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imposing
[/ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/]
adjective
imponente
1.
commanding attention or respect by virtue of impressive size, dignity, or bearing
The imposing cathedral stood at the center of the city.
A catedral imponente estava no centro da cidade.
2.
grand or impressive in appearance or manner
He had an imposing presence in the boardroom.
Ele tinha uma presença imponente na sala de reuniões.
Synonyms
impressive
commanding
grand
majestic
striking
towering
magnificent
Antonyms
unimpressive
humble
modest
meek
insignificant
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
imponente
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
imponente
standard usage
São Paulo
imponente
standard usage
Portugal
imponente
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
imposing figure - figura imponente
imposing structure - estrutura imponente
imposing manner - forma imponente
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