impressive

adjective

im·pres·sive im-ˈpre-siv How to pronounce impressive (audio)

: making or tending to make a marked impression : having the power to excite attention, awe, or admiration

an impressive display of skill

impressively adverb

impressiveness noun

Example Sentences

He has an impressive vocabulary for a 10-year-old. Her first performance was very impressive. He has an impressive manner.

Recent Examples on the Web Three Lombardi Trophies in five years is impressive by any standard, but the Cowboys of today are not Jimmy Johnson's Cowboys.

Victoria Hernandez, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2022 But this was still impressive, given his evident vigor.

Ben Okri, The New Yorker, 12 Sep. 2022 The pass rush and blitz mix was impressive, even with Jaelan Phillips not being seen much.

Kenny Rosarion, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2022 But fan admiration for Fisher belies the fact the results haven’t been impressive.

John Talty | Jtalty@al.com, al, 11 Sep. 2022 While the results are impressive, the feature has shortcomings and potential risks to users, experts told me.

Mario Aguilar, STAT, 11 Sep. 2022 The performance by the actress, to whom Spielberg first reached out after being blown away by her all-time performance in 2010’s Blue Valentine, would be impressive even if one knew nothing about Spielberg’s actual mother, Leah Adler.

Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Sep. 2022 The Chiefs were impressive Sunday, routing Arizona on the road.

Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 Then Burrow threw his fourth interception on the following Bengals possession to Ahkello Witherspoon, who CBS Pittsburgh personality Josh Taylor notes has been impressive in a short amount of time for Pittsburgh.

Jonathan X. Simmons, cleveland, 11 Sep. 2022 See More

impressive

adjective

as in emotional

having the power to affect the feelings or sympathies an impressive play about a loving family attempting to lift themselves out of poverty

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exciting
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affecting
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moving
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significant
theatrical
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demonstrative
feeling
responsive
rousing
stimulating
provoking
melodramatic
sensitive
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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

unimpressive
cool
unemotional
cold
detached
dispassionate
unaffecting
emotionless
deadpan

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of impressive are affecting, moving, pathetic, poignant, and touching. While all these words mean "having the power to produce deep emotion," impressive implies compelling attention, admiration, wonder, or conviction.

an impressive list of achievements

Affecting is close to moving but most often suggests pathos.

an affecting deathbed reunion

In some situations, the words moving and impressive are roughly equivalent. However, moving may apply to any strong emotional effect including thrilling, agitating, saddening, or calling forth pity or sympathy.

a moving appeal for contributions

The words pathetic and impressive can be used in similar contexts, but pathetic implies moving to pity or sometimes contempt.

pathetic attempts to justify misconduct

The synonyms poignant and impressive are sometimes interchangeable, but poignant applies to what keenly or sharply affects one's sensitivities.

a poignant documentary on the homeless

The words touching and impressive are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, touching implies arousing tenderness or compassion.

the touching innocence in a child's eyes

单词	impressive
释义	impressive adjective im·pres·sive im-ˈpre-siv : making or tending to make a marked impression : having the power to excite attention, awe, or admiration an impressive display of skill impressively adverb impressiveness noun Synonyms affecting emotional impactful moving poignant stirring touching See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences He has an impressive vocabulary for a 10-year-old. Her first performance was very impressive. He has an impressive manner. Recent Examples on the Web Three Lombardi Trophies in five years is impressive by any standard, but the Cowboys of today are not Jimmy Johnson's Cowboys. Victoria Hernandez, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2022 But this was still impressive, given his evident vigor. Ben Okri, The New Yorker, 12 Sep. 2022 The pass rush and blitz mix was impressive, even with Jaelan Phillips not being seen much. Kenny Rosarion, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2022 But fan admiration for Fisher belies the fact the results haven’t been impressive. John Talty \| Jtalty@al.com, al, 11 Sep. 2022 While the results are impressive, the feature has shortcomings and potential risks to users, experts told me. Mario Aguilar, STAT, 11 Sep. 2022 The performance by the actress, to whom Spielberg first reached out after being blown away by her all-time performance in 2010’s Blue Valentine, would be impressive even if one knew nothing about Spielberg’s actual mother, Leah Adler. Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Sep. 2022 The Chiefs were impressive Sunday, routing Arizona on the road. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 Then Burrow threw his fourth interception on the following Bengals possession to Ahkello Witherspoon, who CBS Pittsburgh personality Josh Taylor notes has been impressive in a short amount of time for Pittsburgh. Jonathan X. Simmons, cleveland, 11 Sep. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1598, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition impressive adjective im·pres·sive im-ˈpre-siv : having the power to impress the mind or feelings especially in a positive way an impressive speech impressive adjective as in emotional having the power to affect the feelings or sympathies an impressive play about a loving family attempting to lift themselves out of poverty Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance emotional exciting impactful inspirational dramatic excitable poignant affecting touching passionate eloquent moving meaningful stirring expressive significant theatrical theatric demonstrative feeling responsive rousing stimulating provoking melodramatic sensitive cathartic histrionic Antonyms & Near Antonyms unimpressive cool unemotional cold detached dispassionate unaffecting emotionless deadpan See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of impressive are affecting, moving, pathetic, poignant, and touching. While all these words mean "having the power to produce deep emotion," impressive implies compelling attention, admiration, wonder, or conviction. an impressive list of achievements Affecting is close to moving but most often suggests pathos. an affecting deathbed reunion In some situations, the words moving and impressive are roughly equivalent. However, moving may apply to any strong emotional effect including thrilling, agitating, saddening, or calling forth pity or sympathy. a moving appeal for contributions The words pathetic and impressive can be used in similar contexts, but pathetic implies moving to pity or sometimes contempt. pathetic attempts to justify misconduct The synonyms poignant and impressive are sometimes interchangeable, but poignant applies to what keenly or sharply affects one's sensitivities. a poignant documentary on the homeless The words touching and impressive are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, touching implies arousing tenderness or compassion. the touching innocence in a child's eyes
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impressive

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