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impressive

American  
[im-pres-iv] / ɪmˈprɛs ɪv /

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 British  
/ ɪmˈprɛsɪv /

adjective

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

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of impressive

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

Example Sentences

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These are impressive numbers and reflect strong relations.

From BBC

The Reds can secure their spot in the Champions League last 16 with victory at home to Qarabag on Wednesday after a series of impressive wins against Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Inter Milan and Marseille.

From Barron's

He also praised Rieder, who oversees roughly $2.7 trillion in client assets, as “very impressive” after interviewing him earlier this month.

From Barron's

Brignone returned to action last week with a hugely impressive sixth place in the giant slalom at Kronplatz, her first race since suffering a double leg break in April last year.

From Barron's

A pair of impressive books will change the way readers understand the rise and fall of slavery in the Atlantic world.

From The Wall Street Journal

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