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impressive

American  
[im-pres-iv] / ɪmˈprɛs ɪv /

adjective

  1. having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable.

    an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance.
    Synonyms:
    awesome, imposing
impressive British  
/ ɪmˈprɛsɪv /

adjective

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

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Other Word Forms

  • impressively adverb
  • impressiveness noun
  • preimpressive adjective
  • unimpressive adjective
  • unimpressively adverb

Etymology

Origin of impressive

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

Example Sentences

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They had impressive victories over New York, Minnesota, Denver, at Houston twice, at Miami and at Orlando during March.

From Los Angeles Times

By enduring volatility, they gain the price of admission for impressive long-run returns.

From The Wall Street Journal

After an impressive first summer - with 20 wickets across five Tests against New Zealand, India and South Africa - Potts' last six matches in England whites have been spread across three years.

From BBC

Andersen Group, a financial advisory services firm, started trading last December and has already carved out a proper base, impressive since it can take months to do so.

From Barron's

Meanwhile, there’s a lot coming in April, but not much of it is very impressive.

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