Impactful: meaning, definitions and examples

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impactful

 

[ ษชmหˆpรฆktfสŠl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in business context

Having a powerful effect or influence on something

Synonyms

effective, influential, meaningful.

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Word Description / Examples
impactful

Use this word when referring to something that makes a strong impression or has a significant effect. Itโ€™s often used in marketing, presentations, or discussions about personal achievements.

  • The new marketing campaign was highly impactful, boosting sales by 30%
  • His speech was so impactful that it left the entire audience in awe
effective

This term is best used when describing something that successfully produces a desired or intended result. It is often used in contexts related to business, medicine, and strategies.

  • The new policy has proven to be very effective in reducing waste
  • The medicine was effective in treating her symptoms
influential

This word should be used to describe someone or something that has a considerable impact on opinions, behaviors, or trends. Commonly used in social, political, or cultural contexts.

  • She is one of the most influential leaders in the tech industry
  • His book has been highly influential in shaping modern philosophy
meaningful

This term is appropriate when referring to something that has deep significance, value, or purpose, often on a personal or emotional level.

  • Their conversation was both deep and meaningful
  • Receiving that award was a meaningful moment in his career

Examples of usage

  • The new marketing strategy proved to be very impactful in increasing sales.
  • Her impactful speech inspired many people to take action.
Context #2 | Adjective

in personal context

Having a significant impact or influence on someone's emotions or thoughts

Synonyms

emotional, moving, touching.

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impactful

This word is suitable when describing something that has a significant and powerful effect or influence. It is often used in formal or business contexts.

  • Her speech was so impactful that it changed many people's views on climate change.
  • The new marketing campaign proved to be highly impactful, driving sales up by 20%.
moving

Use this word to describe something that makes you feel strong emotions, often in a touching or inspirational way. It is usually positive and can be used in various contexts.

  • The documentary about the refugees was incredibly moving.
  • His moving tribute to his late father brought everyone to tears.
touching

This word is ideal for describing something that deeply affects your emotions, especially in a tender or sentimental way. It is generally used in a more personal, intimate context.

  • The letter from her grandfather was very touching.
  • Their touching friendship story was an inspiration to all.
emotional

This word is best used when describing something that evokes strong feelings, whether positive or negative. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.

  • The movie was very emotional; I couldn't stop crying.
  • It was an emotional reunion between the mother and her lost child.

Examples of usage

  • The movie had an impactful ending that left the audience speechless.
  • His words were truly impactful and stayed with me long after our conversation.

Translations

Translations of the word "impactful" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น impactante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคญเคพเคตเคถเคพเคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wirkungsvoll

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berdampak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตั„ะตะบั‚ะธะฒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wpล‚ywowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฝฑ้ŸฟๅŠ›ใฎใ‚ใ‚‹ (ใˆใ„ใใ‚‡ใ†ใ‚Šใ‚‡ใใฎใ‚ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท impactant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ impactante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท etkili

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ํ–ฅ๋ ฅ ์žˆ๋Š” (yeonghyangryeok inneun)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฐูˆ ุชุฃุซูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pลฏsobivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pรดsobivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ‰ๅฝฑๅ“ๅŠ›็š„ (yว’u yวngxiวŽng lรฌ de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vpliven

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกhrifarรญkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ัะตั€ะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ•แƒšแƒ”แƒœแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™sirli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ impactante

Etymology

The word 'impactful' is a relatively new addition to the English language, coined in the late 20th century. It is derived from the noun 'impact' and the suffix '-ful', which is used to form adjectives indicating the possession of the quality expressed by the base word. 'Impactful' has gained popularity in modern usage due to its concise and impactful nature in conveying the idea of having a strong effect or influence.

See also: impact, impacted, impactfully, impacts.