awesome bearing; impressive and awe-inspiring demeanor
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesidiom
impressive and awe-inspiring in every direction; awesome bearing; majestic demeanor
literaryUsed to describe a person (or sometimes an organization) who appears formidable, commanding, and full of dignity. Often carries a positive, admiring connotation.
Jiāng将
jūn军
qí骑
zài在
mǎ马
shàng上
，
bā八
miàn面
wēi威
fēng风
，
shì士
bīng兵
men们
wú无
bù不
jìng敬
wèi畏
。
The general sat on his horse, an awesome and awe-inspiring figure, and all the soldiers were in awe.
Zhè这
wèi位
xīn新
rèn任
CEOC
zàiE
fāO
bù在
huì发
shàng布
bā会
miàn上
wēi八
fēng面
zhǎng威
kòng风
，
quán掌
jú控
全
局
。
The new CEO was formidable and commanding at the press conference, taking control of the entire situation.
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Zhè这
sōu艘
xīn新
xià下
shuǐ水
de的
háng航
kōng空
mǔ母
jiàn舰
bā八
miàn面
wēi威
fēng风
，
zhāng彰
xiǎn显
le了
guó国
jiā家
de的
hǎi海
shàng上
lì力
liàng量
。
The newly launched aircraft carrier has a majestic and awe-inspiring presence, showcasing the nation's naval power.