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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: ,



impressive

/ ɪˈɛɪ /

adjective

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

  • ˈԱ, noun
  • ˈ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ·s· adverb
  • ·s·Ա noun
  • i·s adjective
  • ܲi·s adjective
  • un·s· adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of impressive1

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

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But that was not the most impressive thing about it.

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“It’s really a stunningly impressive and accomplished place. It is a gem. It is the gem.”

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This was an impressive feat, the historian said, because "he was the Bishop of Rome when Christianity was illegal in the Roman empire."

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If you draw a line through that race, his numbers are very impressive.

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That’s an impressive ranking in this massively fragmented media environment, and in a time of high distrust in mainstream news.

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