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impressively

im·pres·sive
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [im-pres-iv]
    • /ɪmˈprɛs ɪv/
    • /ɪmˈpresɪvli/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [im-pres-iv]
    • /ɪmˈprɛs ɪv/

Definitions of impressively word

  • adjective impressively having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable: an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance. 1
  • noun impressively In an impressive manner; forcibly. 1
  • adverb impressively in a grand way 1
See all 3 definitions of impressively

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Origin of impressively

First appearance:

before 1585
One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1585-95; impress1 + -ive

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Parts of speech for Impressively

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Impressively

impressively 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.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

impressively usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for impressively

adv impressively

  • earnestly — serious in intention, purpose, or effort; sincerely zealous: an earnest worker.
  • soberly — not intoxicated or drunk.
  • seriously — in a serious manner: He shook his head seriously.
  • gravely — Samuel L(ee), Jr. 1922–2004, U.S. naval officer: first black admiral.

adverb impressively

  • remarkably — notably or conspicuously unusual; extraordinary: a remarkable change.
  • notably — worthy of note or notice; noteworthy: a notable success; a notable theory.
  • extraordinarily — In an extraordinary manner.
  • excitingly — In an exciting manner.
  • strikingly — attractive; impressive: a scene of striking beauty.
All 15 Synonyms of impressively

Antonyms for impressively

adverb impressively

  • impressive — having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable: an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance.
Just one Antonym for impressively

Related words

  • epic

    Of, relating to, or characteristic of an epic or epics.

  • hefty

    heavy; weighty: a hefty book.

  • hotshot

    highly successful and aggressive: a hotshot lawyer; a hotshot account exec.

  • pharaonic

    (sometimes lowercase) of or like a Pharaoh: living in Pharaonic splendor.

  • resounding

    making an echoing sound: a resounding thud.

  • walloping

    a vigorous blow.
All related words to impressively

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