imposing

/im-ˈpō-ziŋ/

adjective

  1. impressive in size, bearing, dignity, or grandeur

grand magnificent imposing stately majestic grandiose mean large and impressive. grand adds to greatness of size the implications of handsomeness and dignity. magnificent implies an impressive largeness proportionate to scale without sacrifice of dignity or good taste.

verb

  1. to establish or apply by authority

  2. to establish or bring about as if by force

  3. to force into the company or on the attention of another

impose a tax

those limits imposed by our own inadequacies