impressive

[ im-pres-iv ]
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adjective
  1. having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable: an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance.

Origin of impressive

1
First recorded in 1585–95; impress1 + -ive

Other 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

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How to use impressive in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for impressive

impressive

/ (ɪmˈprɛsɪv) /


adjective
  1. capable of impressing, esp by size, magnificence, etc; awe-inspiring; commanding

Derived forms of impressive

  • impressively, adverb
  • impressiveness, noun

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