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impressive

adjective
im·​pres·​sive | \ im-ˈpre-siv How to pronounce impressive (audio) \

Definition of impressive

: making or tending to make a marked impression : having the power to excite attention, awe, or admiration an impressive display of skill
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impressively adverb
impressiveness noun

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moving, impressive, poignant, affecting, touching, pathetic mean having the power to produce deep emotion. moving may apply to any strong emotional effect including thrilling, agitating, saddening, or calling forth pity or sympathy. a moving appeal for contributions impressive implies compelling attention, admiration, wonder, or conviction. an impressive list of achievements poignant applies to what keenly or sharply affects one's sensitivities. a poignant documentary on the homeless affecting is close to moving but most often suggests pathos. an affecting deathbed reunion touching implies arousing tenderness or compassion. the touching innocence in a child's eyes pathetic implies moving to pity or sometimes contempt. pathetic attempts to justify misconduct

Examples of impressive in a Sentence

He has an impressive vocabulary for a 10-year-old. Her first performance was very impressive. He has an impressive manner.
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Recent Examples on the Web

 That elusive steam emitted from the locomotive is still very impressive. — Brenda Yenke, cleveland.com, "Planes, trains capture our enthusiasm: Yenke Peddler antiques," 29 Aug. 2019 Lama’s path was equally impressive if higher profile. — Nick Heil, Outside Online, "The Tragedy on Howse Peak," 28 Aug. 2019 Her willingness to spend two weeks aboard a boat, eating astronaut-style food sachets and living without a real toilet, is undeniably impressive. — Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, "Grace Kelly's Grandson, Pierre Casiraghi, Is Sailing with Climate Activist Greta Thunberg," 22 Aug. 2019 As impressive as Brighton's opening 3-0 victory was against Watford, Ralph Hasenhuttl's side have arguably had the more difficult beginning. — SI.com, "Brighton vs Southampton: Where to Watch, Buy Tickets, Live Stream, Kick Off Time & Team News," 21 Aug. 2019 As impressive as the skyline are Rwanda’s economic statistics. — The Economist, "Has Rwanda been fiddling its numbers?," 15 Aug. 2019 These women set out to solve specific issues, and their products are equally impressive as their creativity and initiative. — Brittany Loggins, NBC News, "11 amazing items to make life easier — created by and for working moms," 14 Aug. 2019 When stacked up against Clark’s numbers, Kent’s are just as impressive and perhaps more so. — Kerry Crowley, The Mercury News, "Which Giants players are next in line to have their jersey numbers retired?," 13 Aug. 2019 But there’s virtuosity at work in this beguiling comedy that’s no less impressive for being improvisational, understated and refreshingly self-effacing. — Ann Hornaday, Twin Cities, "‘Sword of Trust’ is a beguiling, smart — and surprisingly deep — comedy," 25 July 2019

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First Known Use of impressive

1598, in the meaning defined above

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impressive

adjective
How to pronounce impressive (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of impressive

: deserving attention, admiration, or respect : making a good impression

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impressive

adjective
im·​pres·​sive | \ im-ˈpre-siv How to pronounce impressive (audio) \

Kids Definition of impressive

: having the power to impress the mind or feelings especially in a positive way an impressive speech

Other Words from impressive

impressively adverb

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