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imponente

/im.poˈnɛn.te/adjectiveC1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 6,579

Meaning

imposing, impressive

  • commanding respect or attention due to grand size, appearance, or dignity
  • massive or substantial in scale or quantity

In a sentence

Davanti a noi si ergeva un castello davvero imponente.

In front of us stood a truly imposing castle.

Le misure di sicurezza per l'evento erano imponenti.

The security measures for the event were massive.

È una persona seria con una presenza imponente.

She is a serious person with an imposing presence.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
imponentemasculine · singular
imponentefeminine · singular
imponentimasculine · plural
imponentifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • An -e ending adjective: identical in masculine and feminine singular, plural ending in -i.

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