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View synonyms for impressive

impressive

[ im-pres-iv ]

adjective

  1. having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable:

    an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance.

    Synonyms: awesome, imposing



impressive

/ ɪmˈprɛsɪv /

adjective

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


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Derived Forms

  • imˈpressiveness, noun
  • imˈpressively, adverb

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Other Words From

  • 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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Word History and Origins

Origin of impressive1

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

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Example Sentences

They are impressive animals, solitary hunters blessed with incredible power and athleticism.

The Walking Dead piled up an impressive body count in 2014, with Lizzie, Hershel, and Beth among its major casualties.

The 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.

He cast her as Hope, an ex-addict with an impressive pair of fake chompers—the result of years of drug abuse.

Mrs. De Morgan has produced some impressive works in sculpture.

As the impressive progress continued the revellers ceased their revels and followed in the wake of Aristide.

At once dignified, solemn, and impressive, it combined every element of grandeur.

The old gatekeepers of Putney Bridge were provided with impressive-looking gowns and wore something the appearance of beadles.

Such warnings as these were significant and impressive, and few dared utter a word in favor of the king.

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