B1 — Intermediateadjective
imponente
imposing, impressive, massive
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
maestosograndiosomonumentalesolennemagnifico
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
modestoinsignificantepiccoloumiledimesso
Usage note
'Maestoso' emphasises majesty and awe. 'Monumentale' is often used for large structures. 'Imponente' combines size with a sense of authority.
Example
"Il Colosseo è un edificio imponente che lascia senza parole."
"The Colosseum is an imposing building that leaves you speechless."
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