Imposing

/ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/ adjective

Large, impressive, and often somewhat intimidating in appearance.

From the verb 'impose', originally meaning 'to place upon'. The idea shifted to something that ‘places itself upon’ your attention by being grand or striking.

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