imposing

• Beschreibt etwas, das durch sein Aussehen, seine Größe oder sein Auftreten einen starken, beeindruckenden und oft ehrfurchtgebietenden Eindruck macht; groß und stattlich wirkend.

Describes something that is impressive, grand, or authoritative in appearance, size, or manner.

1. Impressive in appearanceB2formal

   Having a strong, impressive, or commanding presence, often due to size, height, or dignity.

   Imposant

   • The imposing castle stood on the hilltop.
   • She had an imposing figure that commanded attention.
   • The building's imposing facade made it a landmark.

   Synonymeawe-inspiringcommandingdignifiedformidablegrandimpressivemagnificentmajesticstatelystriking

   Antonymecommonplacehumbleinsignificantmodestplainunimposingunimpressive

2. Intimidating or awe-inspiringB2formal

   Causing feelings of respect, fear, or awe due to power, authority, or grandeur.

   Eindrucksvoll, Furcht einflößend

   • His imposing presence silenced the room.
   • The judge had an imposing manner in court.
   • The mountain's imposing height made climbers hesitate.

   Synonymeawe-inspiringcommandingformidablegrandimpressiveintimidatingmagnificentmajesticstatelystriking

   Antonymehumbleinsignificantmeekmodesttimidunassumingunimpressiveunthreatening

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass jemandem etwas Unerwünschtes oder Fremdes aufgezwungen, auferlegt oder verbindlich vorgeschrieben wird.

A verb used to indicate the act of forcing something unwelcome or unfamiliar to be accepted or put in place.

1. Establish or enforceB2formal

   To officially force a rule, tax, punishment, or restriction to be obeyed or paid.

   Auferlegen oder durchsetzen

   • The government imposed a new tax on luxury goods.
   • The court imposed a fine for the violation.
   • New regulations were imposed to improve safety standards.

   Synonymeapplychargedecreedictateenforceexactinflictinstituteintroducelevyplaceprescriberequire

   Antonymeliftremoverescindrevokewaive

2. Force acceptanceB2formal

   To force someone to accept something, such as an opinion or belief.

   Aufzwingen

   • He tried to impose his views on the rest of the team.
   • The colonizers imposed their culture on the indigenous people.
   • She felt that her parents were imposing their expectations on her.

   Synonymedictateenforcefoistforceinflictobtrudepressthrust

   Antonymeliftremoverevokewithdraw

3. Take advantageB2informal

   To unfairly expect someone to do something for you or to use someone's time or kindness.

   Ausnutzen

   • I don't want to impose on your hospitality.
   • He always imposes on his friends for favors.
   • She felt she was imposing by asking for a ride.

   Synonymebotherexploitinconvenienceintrudepresume