IMPOSINGLY Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

imposingly

adverb

Definition of imposingly

as in magnificently

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Recent Examples of imposingly Those mounds stood about six feet high while Litchfield’s church-like cathedral termite mounds imposingly reached up to 26 feet. — Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 26 Nov. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for imposingly

Adverb

Eric O’Neill Retirement planning is one way to keep more of your money, and protecting yourself from financial fraud is another important topic, which Spies, Lies and Cybercrime covers magnificently.

— Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
On my itinerary, for example, there were five shows in five venues, each more magnificently appointed than the last.

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

Definition of magnificently

Adverb

The American Idol winner sang the track as it was originally sung in the series, including the Korean lyrics, as many fans remarked on how impressively high Clarkson sang.

— Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Solarize the Soil Ragweed seeds are impressively long-lived and can stay viable in the soil for 20 years or more.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of impressively

Adverb

Few contemporary filmmakers so richly explore the concept of tenderness quite like Kelly O’Sullivan and Alex Thompson.

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Sep. 2026
In his work, the wait proves not only worth it, but necessary — with character dynamics so richly, exactingly executed and the kind of narrative depth that can only come out of extensive marination.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of richly

Adverb

Greyson Greyson’s Saratoga tropical weight crewneck sweater ($240) is made of 100 percent luxuriously soft merino wool.

— Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Custom jerseys and custom jets Ross arrived in Cincinnati luxuriously − on a jet with his name written on it.

— Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of luxuriously

Adverb

This elegant space—owned by Italian friends and sumptuously renovated by an Italian designer—tones down the gaudiest of Moroccan clichés without sacrificing a sense of place.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 June 2026
Your composition captures flowers, chamoy and other candies and fruit sumptuously arranged in and around a ceramic jar from LACMA’s permanent collection.

— Stephanie Shih June 17, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026

Definition of sumptuously

Adverb

On board, the common areas were opulently decorated with monumental staircases and picture windows overlooking a half-mile-long beach.

— Noelann Bourgade, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Jackie Jackson is opulently dressed for a football game, diamonds blazing on both hands, chandelier earrings, and black high heels under her trousers.

— Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026