Impressive: meaning, definitions and examples

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impressive

[ ɪmˈprɛsɪv ]

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describe something

Evoking admiration through size, quality, or skill; grand and imposing.

Synonyms

awe-inspiring, magnificent, remarkable, striking, stunning

Examples of usage

The view from the top of the mountain was truly impressive.
Her knowledge of the subject was very impressive.
The impressive architecture of the building left me in awe.

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describing a person

Having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration through character or achievement.

Synonyms

charismatic, distinguished, influential, notable, outstanding

Examples of usage

She made an impressive speech at the conference.
His impressive resume landed him the job.
The impressive young artist won many awards for her work.

Translations

Translations of the word "impressive" in other languages:

🇵🇹 impressionante

🇮🇳 प्रभावशाली

🇩🇪 beeindruckend

🇮🇩 mengagumkan

🇺🇦 вражаючий

🇵🇱 imponujący

🇯🇵 印象的な (いんしょうてきな)

🇫🇷 impressionnant

🇪🇸 impresionante

🇹🇷 etkileyici

🇰🇷 인상적인 (insangjeog-in)

🇸🇦 مثير للإعجاب

🇨🇿 působivý

🇸🇰 pôsobivý

🇨🇳 令人印象深刻的 (lìng rén yìnxiàng shēnkè de)

🇸🇮 impresiven

🇮🇸 hrifandi

🇰🇿 әсерлі

🇬🇪 შთამბეჭდავი

🇦🇿 təsirli

🇲🇽 impresionante

Word origin

The word 'impressive' originated from the Latin word 'impressivus', which means 'having the ability to impress'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century. The term 'impressive' reflects the notion of creating a strong impact or leaving a lasting impression on someone or something.