impressive
having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable: an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance.
Origin of impressive
1Other words for impressive
Other words from impressive
- im·pres·sive·ly, adverb
- im·pres·sive·ness, noun
- pre·im·pres·sive, adjective
- un·im·pres·sive, adjective
- un·im·pres·sive·ly, adverb
Words that may be confused with impressive
- impressionable, impressive
Words Nearby impressive
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How to use impressive in a sentence
Seattle is a home favorite in our Elo model, which makes sense given its impressive 38-25 shellacking of the Falcons in Atlanta last week.
Aaron Rodgers Is Playing Like Aaron Rodgers Again | Neil Paine (neil.paine@fivethirtyeight.com) | September 16, 2020 | FiveThirtyEightOut of the five teams left standing in the 2020 NBA postseason — a list that includes such heavy hitters as the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers — the most impressive of all has probably been the Miami Heat.
The Miami Heat Act Like They’ve Been Here Before. They (Mostly) Haven’t. | Andres Waters | September 15, 2020 | FiveThirtyEightThe woman’s friend was in her early 50s, had an impressive sense of humor and was a regular at Shenanigans.
Troy Carter has had an equally impressive career in media and entertainment.
FaZe Clan’s Lee Trink, Troy Carter and Nick ‘Nickmercs’ Kolcheff are coming to Disrupt 2020 | Jordan Crook | September 11, 2020 | TechCrunchI’m a fan of the company’s impressive head instructor and vice-president of fitness programming, Robin Arzon, who I interviewed in June.
Peloton races to the future, but it’s still no tech company | Adam Lashinsky | September 11, 2020 | Fortune
They are impressive animals, solitary hunters blessed with incredible power and athleticism.
This Tiger Has Some Serious Ups | Jack Holmes, The Daily Beast Video | January 2, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTThe Walking Dead piled up an impressive body count in 2014, with Lizzie, Hershel, and Beth among its major casualties.
The Red Viper, Zoe Barnes, and the Best Fictional Deaths of 2014 | Melissa Leon | January 1, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTThe ATSB has been impressive in the way it has taken over the direction of the search for Flight 370.
When you think about all of that, the success of this Comeback run is all the more impressive.
‘The Comeback’ Finale: Give Lisa Kudrow All of the Awards | Kevin Fallon | December 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe cast her as Hope, an ex-addict with an impressive pair of fake chompers—the result of years of drug abuse.
Jena Malone’s Long, Strange Trip From Homelessness to Hollywood Stardom | Marlow Stern | December 22, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTMrs. De Morgan has produced some impressive works in sculpture.
Women in the fine arts, from the Seventh Century B.C. to the Twentieth Century A.D. | Clara Erskine ClementAs the impressive progress continued the revellers ceased their revels and followed in the wake of Aristide.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol | William J. LockeAt once dignified, solemn, and impressive, it combined every element of grandeur.
The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, v. 2(of 2) | Charles DickensThe old gatekeepers of Putney Bridge were provided with impressive-looking gowns and wore something the appearance of beadles.
The Portsmouth Road and Its Tributaries | Charles G. HarperSuch warnings as these were significant and impressive, and few dared utter a word in favor of the king.
Madame Roland, Makers of History | John S. C. Abbott
British Dictionary definitions for impressive
/ (ɪmˈprɛsɪv) /
capable of impressing, esp by size, magnificence, etc; awe-inspiring; commanding
Derived forms of impressive
- impressively, adverb
- impressiveness, noun
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