impressive

[im-pres-iv]

adjective

1. having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable.

   an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance.

   Synonyms: awesome, imposing

impressive

/ ɪmˈprɛsɪv /

adjective

1. capable of impressing, esp by size, magnificence, etc; awe-inspiring; commanding

Other Word Forms

• impressively adverb
• impressiveness noun
• preimpressive adjective
• unimpressive adjective
• unimpressively adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of impressive¹

First recorded in 1585–95; impress ¹ + -ive

Example Sentences

It is to the Australian's credit that he has since gone on to somewhat shake off his hot-head image in an impressive 13 years in management.

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The brief stint was impressive enough he was named to the Doak Walker Award watch list before this season.

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The figures are impressive but represent a fairly small commitment on an annual basis as part of Alphabet’s total capital expenditure.

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The speed with which Swift hit the 4-million mark is undeniably impressive.

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“I think it was the most impressive execution against a hitter I’ve ever seen,” Friedman said.

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