Impressed: meaning, definitions and examples

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impressed

 

[ ɪmˈprɛst ]

Adjective / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

Feeling admiration or respect for someone or something as a result of a good impression.

Synonyms

amazed, astonished, awed, awestruck

Examples of usage

  • I was impressed by her intelligence.
  • He made an impressed face when he saw the surprise.
  • She was impressed by the quality of the work.
Context #2 | Verb

action

To make someone feel admiration or respect.

Synonyms

awe, impact, influence, inspire

Examples of usage

  • The speaker's words impressed the audience.
  • She impressed her boss with her dedication.
  • He impressed everyone with his cooking skills.

Translations

Translations of the word "impressed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 impressionado

🇮🇳 प्रभावित (Prabhavit)

🇩🇪 beeindruckt

🇮🇩 terkesan

🇺🇦 вражений

🇵🇱 pod wrażeniem

🇯🇵 感動した (kandō shita)

🇫🇷 impressionné

🇪🇸 impresionado

🇹🇷 etkilenmiş

🇰🇷 감동받은 (gamdong badeun)

🇸🇦 مبهور (mabhoor)

🇨🇿 ohromený

🇸🇰 ohromený

🇨🇳 印象深刻 (yìnxiàng shēnkè)

🇸🇮 navdušen

🇮🇸 hrifinn

🇰🇿 әсерленген (äserlengen)

🇬🇪 გაოცებული (gaots'ebuli)

🇦🇿 təsirlənmiş

🇲🇽 impresionado

Etymology

The word 'impressed' originated from the Latin word 'impressus' which means 'pressed into'. It was first used in the 16th century to refer to the act of making a mark or design by pressing or stamping. Over time, its meaning evolved to include the sense of making a strong impact or leaving a lasting impression. The modern usage of 'impressed' to convey admiration or respect emerged in the 18th century.

See also: impression, impressionable, impressions, impressive, impressively, impressiveness, unimpressed, unimpressive.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,331, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.