Impressing: meaning, definitions and examples

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impressing

 

[ ɪmˈprɛsɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

making an impact

Impressing refers to the act of making someone feel admiration or respect for someone or something. It often involves demonstrating an impressive quality or performance that stands out in the eyes of others.

Synonyms

amaze, astonish, fascinate, influence, thrill

Examples of usage

  • She was impressing her audience with her speech.
  • He impressed the judges with his musical talent.
  • The magician was impressing the children with his tricks.
  • Her ability to solve complex problems was impressing her colleagues.

Translations

Translations of the word "impressing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 impressionante

🇮🇳 प्रभावशाली

🇩🇪 beeindruckend

🇮🇩 mengesankan

🇺🇦 вражаючий

🇵🇱 imponujący

🇯🇵 印象的な

🇫🇷 impressionnant

🇪🇸 impresionante

🇹🇷 etkileyici

🇰🇷 인상적인

🇸🇦 مؤثر

🇨🇿 impozantní

🇸🇰 pôsobivý

🇨🇳 令人印象深刻的

🇸🇮 impozanten

🇮🇸 áhrifamikill

🇰🇿 әсерлі

🇬🇪 გამორჩეული

🇦🇿 təsirli

🇲🇽 impresionante

Etymology

The word 'impressing' originates from the verb 'impress,' which comes from the Latin 'imprimere,' meaning 'to press into or upon.' The prefix 'im-' indicates 'upon' or 'into,' and 'premere' means 'to press.' Over time, the word evolved in the English language, adapting through Middle English and Old French influences, where it was initially used to describe leaving a mark or imprint on a surface. By the late 16th century, the meaning broadened to include the act of affecting someone emotionally or intellectually. Impressing, as a gerund form, captures the ongoing action of making an impact or leaving a lasting impression on others. The evolution of the term reflects changes in societal values, emphasizing the importance of personal achievements and the desire to stand out in various contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,743, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.