impression
- a strong effect produced on the intellect, feelings, conscience, etc.
- the first and immediate effect of an experience or perception upon the mind; sensation.
- the effect produced by an agency or influence.
- a notion, remembrance, belief, etc., often of a vague or indistinct nature: He had a general impression of lights, voices, and the clinking of silver.
- a mark, indentation, figure, etc., produced by pressure.
- an image in the mind caused by something external to it.
- the act of impressing; state of being impressed.
- Dentistry. a mold taken, in plastic materials or plaster of Paris, of teeth and the surrounding tissues.
- an imitation of the voice, mannerisms, and other traits of a person, especially a famous person, as by an entertainer: The comedian did a hilarious impression of the president.
- Chiefly Printing.
- the process or result of printing from type, plates, etc.
- a printed copy from type, a plate, an engraved block, etc.
- one of a number of printings made at different times from the same set of type, without alteration (distinguished from edition).
- the total number of copies of a book, pamphlet, etc., printed at one time from one setting of type or from one set of plates.
- Metalworking. a portion of a die having in reverse the intended form of an object to be forged.
Origin of impression
Synonyms for impression
See more synonyms for on Thesaurus.comRelated Words for impression
impact, reaction, effect, consequence, feeling, response, concept, perception, belief, image, memory, thought, theory, recollection, suspicion, sense, opinion, notion, view, imprintExamples from the Web for impression
Contemporary Examples of impression
“I found him to to be an interesting person,” Krauss said of the first impression.
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January 8, 2015
But he told me recently that Malia would do my impression of him to him.
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January 7, 2015
And then I met him before I started doing the impression of him when he was a guest on SNL for a moment.
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January 7, 2015
“I have not gotten the impression that they have their minds made up or they are not open to new information,” Stammberger said.
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December 30, 2014
They also give the impression that you have a neatly organized life.
Historical Examples of impression
Of this, there is an impression on my mind too strong to admit of doubt.
PhilotheaLydia Maria Child
Its calmness gave the impression of a wisdom behind it that had no existence.
Weighed and WantingGeorge MacDonald
This is, at least, the impression left on us by an anecdote told by Elwin.
De Libris: Prose and VerseAustin Dobson
Just at the outset, the act of seeing made not the least impression on her numbed brain.
Within the LawMarvin Dana
There will be time enough for the impression to be made after you are married.
The Imaginary InvalidMolire
impression
- an effect produced in the mind by a stimulus; sensationhe gave the impression of wanting to help
- an imprint or mark produced by pressinghe left the impression of his finger in the mud
- a vague idea, consciousness, or beliefI had the impression we had met before
- a strong, favourable, or remarkable effecthe made an impression on the managers
- the act of impressing or the state of being impressed
- printing
- the act, process, or result of printing from type, plates, etc
- one of a number of printings of a publication printed from the same setting of type with no or few alterationsCompare edition (def. 2)
- the total number of copies of a publication printed at one time
- dentistry an imprint of the teeth and gums, esp in wax or plaster, for use in preparing crowns, inlays, or dentures
- an imitation or impersonationhe did a funny impression of the politician
Word Origin and History for impression
late 14c., "mark produced by pressure," also "image produced in the mind or emotions," from Old French impression "print, stamp; a pressing on the mind," from Latin impressionem (nominative impressio) "onset, attack," figuratively "perception," literally "a pressing into," from imprimere (see impress). Meaning "act or process of indenting" is early 15c.; that of "printing of a number of copies" is from 1570s. Meaning "belief, vague notion" (as in under the impression) is from 1610s.
impression
(ĭm-prĕsh′ən)- An effect, a feeling, or an image retained as a consequence of experience.
- A mark or indentation made by the pressure of one organ on the surface of another.
- An imprint of the teeth and surrounding tissues, formed with a plastic material that hardens into a mold for use in making dentures, inlays, or plastic models.
Idioms and Phrases with impression
impression
see make an impression under the impression.