imposing imposing /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/

adjective

1. () Impressive in appearance  ( baronial , imposing , stately , noble )
   impressive in appearance
    A baronial mansion
   a baronial mansion
    An imposing residence
   an imposing residence
    A noble tree
   a noble tree
    Severe-looking policemen sat astride noble horses
   severe-looking policemen sat astride noble horses
    Stately columns
   stately columns
   
2. Used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person  ( grand , imposing , magisterial , distinguished )
   used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person
    His distinguished bearing
   his distinguished bearing
    The monarch's imposing presence
   the monarch's imposing presence
    She reigned in magisterial beauty
   she reigned in magisterial beauty