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- [im-pres-iv]
- /ɪmˈprɛs ɪv/
- /ɪmˈpresɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-pres-iv]
- /ɪmˈprɛs ɪv/
Definitions of impressive word
- adjective impressive having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable: an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance. 1
- noun impressive Evoking admiration through size, quality, or skill: grand, imposing, or awesome. 1
- adjective impressive Something that is impressive impresses you, for example because it is great in size or degree, or is done with a great deal of skill. 0
- adjective impressive capable of impressing, esp by size, magnificence, etc; awe-inspiring; commanding 0
- adjective impressive having or tending to have a strong effect on the mind or emotions; eliciting wonder or admiration 0
- adjective impressive Making, or tending to make, an impression; having power to impress; adapted to excite attention and feeling, to touch the sensibilities, or affect the conscience; as, an impressive discourse; an impressive scene. 0
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Origin of impressive
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1585-95; impress1 + -ive
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Impressive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
impressive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
impressive usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for impressive
adj impressive
- thrilling — producing sudden, strong, and deep emotion or excitement.
- splendid — gorgeous; magnificent; sumptuous. Synonyms: luxurious, dazzling, imposing. Antonyms: squalid.
- remarkable — notably or conspicuously unusual; extraordinary: a remarkable change.
- profound — penetrating or entering deeply into subjects of thought or knowledge; having deep insight or understanding: a profound thinker.
- imposing — very impressive because of great size, stately appearance, dignity, elegance, etc.: Notre Dame, Rheims, and other imposing cathedrals of France.
adjective impressive
- extraordinary — Very unusual or remarkable.
- exciting — Causing great enthusiasm and eagerness.
- influential — having or exerting influence, especially great influence: three influential educators.
- powerful — physically strong, as a person: a large, powerful athlete.
- eloquent — Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.
Antonyms for impressive
adj impressive
- insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
- usual — habitual or customary: her usual skill.
- unremarkable — notably or conspicuously unusual; extraordinary: a remarkable change.
- trivial — of very little importance or value; insignificant: Don't bother me with trivial matters.
- unimportant — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
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