impactful

adjective

im·​pact·​ful im-ˈpakt-fəl  ˈim-ˌpakt-fəl 

: having a forceful impact : producing a marked impression

impactful song lyrics

impactful humanitarian efforts

Fashion loves a big expansive gesture, but a small one can be pretty impactful, too.

—Mark Holgate

Synonyms of impactful

• impressive
• emotional
• exciting

Examples of impactful in a Sentence

an impactful story of love and redemption

Recent Examples on the Web

From developing a brand identity and connecting with consumers to executing impactful campaigns and navigating expansion, these entrepreneurs will discuss the strategies behind turning a creative vision into a lasting enterprise. — Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

Injuries and a lack of surrounding talent made Hicks less impactful in his final three seasons with the Bears, but that three-year stretch was elite play that deserved more recognition than one Pro Bowl nod. — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

Just don't expect audio miracles; the speaker's not terribly loud, and not suited to impactful music playback. — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026

The last missing piece was an impactful big man that can hold his own against the talented frontlines TCU is sure to face in league play. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for impactful

• tactful