dignified appearance; majestic appearance; imposing appearance
Describes a grand, awe-inspiring look, often used for buildings, landscapes, or a person's bearing.
その城の威容に圧倒された。
I was overwhelmed by the majestic appearance of the castle.
彼の立ち姿
His stance had a dignified appearance.
堂々 is an adverb/adjective describing a confident, imposing manner, whereas 威容 is a noun for the impressive look itself.
Standard kanji spelling; the most common form.
Variant kanji spelling; less common but still used.
Compound of 威 (authority, dignity) and 容 (appearance, form). The variant 偉容 uses 偉 (great, admirable) with a similar nuance.