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Impressively: meaning, definitions and examples

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impressively

 

[ ɪmˈprɛsɪvli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe how something is done in an impressive manner

In a way that causes admiration or astonishment; in an impressive or striking manner.

Synonyms

exceptionally, notably, remarkably, strikingly

Examples of usage

  • She performed impressively at the talent show.
  • The team played impressively and won the match.
  • The magician performed his tricks impressively on stage.

Translations

Translations of the word "impressively" in other languages:

🇵🇹 impressionantemente

🇮🇳 प्रभावशाली ढंग से

🇩🇪 eindrucksvoll

🇮🇩 dengan mengesankan

🇺🇦 вражаюче

🇵🇱 imponująco

🇯🇵 印象的に (いんしょうてきに)

🇫🇷 impressionnant

🇪🇸 impresionantemente

🇹🇷 etkileyici bir şekilde

🇰🇷 인상적으로 (insangjeogeuro)

🇸🇦 بشكل مثير للإعجاب

🇨🇿 impozantně

🇸🇰 impozantne

🇨🇳 令人印象深刻地 (lìng rén yìnxiàng shēnkè dì)

🇸🇮 impresivno

🇮🇸 áhrifamikill

🇰🇿 әсерлі түрде

🇬🇪 შთამბეჭდავად

🇦🇿 təsirli şəkildə

🇲🇽 impresionantemente

Word origin

The word 'impressively' is derived from the verb 'impress', which dates back to the late 16th century and originally meant 'to mark or stamp (a surface) by pressure'. Over time, 'impressively' evolved to describe actions or performances that leave a strong impact on others. The adverb form emphasizes the manner in which something is done, highlighting the impressive nature of the action.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,806, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.