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imposingly

[/ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋli/]
adverb
imponentemente
1. In a manner that inspires awe, admiration, or respect through impressive appearance or manner
The cathedral stood imposingly above the city.
A catedral erguia-se imponentemente acima da cidade.
2. In a way that commands attention or presents a striking appearance
She walked imposingly into the boardroom.
Ela entrou imponentemente na sala de reuniões.
Synonyms
grandlymajesticallystrikinglyimpressivelycommandingly
Antonyms
humblymodestlymeeklyunimpressively

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
imponentemente
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
imponentemente
Common in formal and business contexts
Portugal
imponentemente
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

stand imposingly
rise imposingly
loom imposingly over something
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