Impressive: meaning, definitions and examples
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impressive
[ ɪmˈprɛsɪv ]
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.
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.
See also: impressed, impression, impressionable, impressions, impressively, impressiveness, unimpressed, unimpressive.