un impressive

im·pres·sive

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

Origin:
1585–95; impress1 + -ive

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

impressionable, impressive.


imposing, awesome.
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impressive (ɪmˈprɛsɪv) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
capable of impressing, esp by size, magnificence, etc; awe-inspiring; commanding
 
im'pressively
 
adv
 
im'pressiveness
 
n

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impressive
1590s, "capable of being easily impressed;" sense of "making an impression on the mind or senses" is from 1775. From impress + -ive.
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