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impressiveness
[
im-
pres
-iv
]
Origin
im·pres·sive
/
ɪmˈprɛs
ɪv
/
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[
im-
pres
-iv
]
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adjective
having the ability to
impress
the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable:
an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance.
Origin:
1585–95;
impress
1
+
-ive
Related forms
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
Can be confused:
impressionable
,
impressive
.
Synonyms
imposing, awesome.
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impressive
(ɪmˈprɛsɪv)
—
adj
capable of impressing, esp by size, magnificence, etc; awe-inspiring; commanding
im'pressively
—
adv
im'pressiveness
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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Word Origin & History
impressive
1590s, "capable of being easily impressed;" sense of "making an impression on the mind or senses" is from 1775. From
impress
+
-ive
.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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