impressive
[im-pres-iv]
- having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable: an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance.
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Origin of impressive
Synonyms
See more synonyms for impressive on Thesaurus.comimposing, awesome.
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Contemporary Examples
Most impressively, there has been a revival of job growth in these areas.
The conversation was entirely in Russian—Weir is impressively fluent.
Despite an impressively long history, cider has maintained a relatively humble identity.
He speaks, impressively but also vitally, fluent German, French, and Italian.
Their funny accents and one impressively ginger beard make this video even better.
Historical Examples
Then pulling out his watch, he added, impressively, 'almost this minute.'
Life And Adventures Of Martin ChuzzlewitCharles Dickens
"I don't know the meaning of the word," said Harriet impressively.
Where Angels Fear to TreadE. M. Forster
"He married you in good faith," Mr. Caryll repeated quietly, impressively.
The Lion's SkinRafael Sabatini
Benevolence radiated from him ridiculously, mildly, impressively.
The Shadow-LineJoseph Conrad
“You must understand perfectly what I mean,” she said impressively.
Olive in ItalyMoray Dalton
impressive
- capable of impressing, esp by size, magnificence, etc; awe-inspiring; commanding
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