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imposing An overwhelming or authoritative presence, typically one that is difficult to ignore. ■ I couldn't help but feel intimidated by the imposing figure of the school principal.
castle A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. ■ The king lived in a grand castle with a moat surrounding it, where he could keep all his enemies at bay.; A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. Also used to describe a luxurious hotel or resort. ■ "I can't believe you expect me to pay $500 a night for a room at this castle-themed hotel!; A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. Also used to describe an imaginary or symbolic fortress. ■ "In his quest for power, the ambitious prince decided to conquer the castle of his enemies and claim it as his own."; A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. Also used to describe a mythical creature's home. ■ "The dragon guarded its castle fiercely, breathing fire at any intruders."; A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. Also used to describe a place of worship. ■ "The pope resided in the grand castle of Vatican City, where he conducted his religious duties."; A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. Also used to describe an ancient fortress. ■ "The castle of Neuschwanstein was built in the 19th century by King Ludwig II of Bavaria as a homage to composer Richard Wagner."
Infliction The act of imposing a heavy or excessive tax on something, usually for the purpose of discouraging it. ■ "I can't believe my car has been slapped with a 20% infliction on gasoline prices!"
penalize To punish someone for a mistake or wrongdoing, usually by imposing a fine or other penalty. ■ After forgetting her homework, Sarah's teacher penalized her by giving her an F on the quiz.
Skyscrapers Tall, imposing buildings that reach for the sky like the arms of a giant reaching out to touch the clouds. ■ Why don't skyscrapers ever get lost? Because they always know where their skyline is!
Tall An extremely large and imposing human being, often with an elongated neck or torso. ■ "That guy over there is so tall that he looks like a giraffe trying to fit into a regular chair."
Bastille A large, imposing fortress used as a prison during the French Revolution. ■The prisoners were held in the Bastille for months without any proper treatment. , An old-fashioned, usually overly serious or strict person, often seen as authoritarian. ■Don't talk back to your mother, she's a real bastille.
boosts A pair of high-top, oversized shoes with a distinctive design that makes the wearer appear tall and imposing. ■ The gang decided to "boost" their confidence by wearing their boosts to the dance party. They were instantly the life of the party!
building A large, imposing structure made of bricks or other durable materials, often used for commercial, industrial, or residential purposes. ■ Did you hear about the man who built a massive treehouse out of scrap metal? Well, he didn't really build it, he just assembled it from pieces he found lying around. But still, it's impressive!
puritans A group of overzealous, strict-minded individuals who take pleasure in imposing their own boring and joyless standards on others. ■ "I thought the puritans were just old people who dressed funny and didn't like to have fun, but then I went to one of their meetings and realized they were actually just a bunch of killjoys."