imposing
/ɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ/adjective
उच्चारण इम्पोज़िंग
भव्य, प्रभावशाली, रोबदार
Core word
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impressive to look at; making a strong impression
भव्य, प्रभावशाली, रोबदार
- Rashtrapati Bhavan is an imposing building.
- He was a tall, imposing figure.
- The fort stands on a hill and looks truly imposing.
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- Her imposing personality made everyone listen when she spoke.
- Visitors admired the imposing gates of the old palace.
- The judge was an imposing woman with a calm, firm voice.
Synonyms impressive grand majestic stately magnificent
Opposite modest unimpressive humble
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
imposing + noun (before a noun)
Imposing describes a person or thing that looks large, grand or impressive: an imposing fort, an imposing figure.
'Imposing' बड़े, भव्य या प्रभावशाली दिखने वाले व्यक्ति या वस्तु का वर्णन करता है: an imposing fort।
- The imposing gateway towered over the street.
- The judge was an imposing figure in black robes.
look / seem + imposing
After linking verbs, it describes appearance: The building looks imposing from a distance.
Linking verbs के बाद यह रूप-रंग बताता है: The building looks imposing from a distance.
- The mountain looks imposing in the morning mist.
imposing vs impose / imposition
The adjective imposing is from the verb impose (to force on) but has a quite different, positive meaning. Context makes it clear.
Adjective 'imposing' क्रिया 'impose' से बना है, पर इसका अर्थ भिन्न और सकारात्मक है। संदर्भ से स्पष्ट होता है।
- The imposing of a new tax annoyed shopkeepers.
imposing as a present participle
As the -ing form of impose it takes an object: imposing a fine, imposing rules. Distinguish the two uses.
Impose के -ing रूप में इसका object होता है: imposing a fine। दोनों प्रयोगों में भेद करें।
- The school is imposing a strict dress code.
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imposing + noun
buildingfigurepresencestructureheightgateway
- The imposing structure of the old fort amazed the visitors.
adverb + imposing
strikinglytrulyphysicallysuitablyrather
- The Gateway of India is strikingly imposing at night.
look / appear + imposing
lookseemappearsoundremain
- The palace appears imposing against the sky.
imposing + person
leadergeneraljudgeteacherwarrior
- The imposing general addressed the troops.
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- Rashtrapati Bhavan is an imposing building at the end of Rajpath.
राष्ट्रपति भवन राजपथ के अंत में स्थित एक भव्य इमारत है।
- Radhika felt small in front of the imposing gates of the university.
विश्वविद्यालय के भव्य फाटकों के सामने राधिका को छोटापन महसूस हुआ।
- The new principal was a tall, imposing man with a deep voice.
नए प्रधानाचार्य लंबे, रोबीले व्यक्ति थे जिनकी आवाज़ गहरी थी।
- With its high walls, the fort looks imposing even today.
ऊँची दीवारों के कारण किला आज भी भव्य दिखता है।
- The temple tower is the most imposing feature of the town.
मंदिर का शिखर नगर की सबसे प्रभावशाली विशेषता है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Each describes something that makes a strong impression, but in a different way.
हर शब्द कुछ ऐसा बताता है जो गहरा प्रभाव डालता है, पर अलग तरीके से।
Large, grand and a little intimidating.
विशाल, भव्य और थोड़ा रोबीला।
- An imposing fort stood on the hill.
Deserving admiration for skill, size or quality.
कौशल, आकार या गुणवत्ता के कारण प्रशंसा के योग्य।
- Her marks were impressive.
Beautiful, dignified and noble in a grand way.
सुंदर, गरिमामय और भव्य रूप से कुलीन।
- A majestic elephant walked by.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
?Which word?
Do not confuse imposing (impressive in size or appearance) and imposter or impostor (a person who pretends to be somebody else).
Imposing (आकार या रूप में प्रभावशाली) और imposter या impostor (जो किसी और होने का ढोंग करे, धोखेबाज़) में भ्रम न करें।