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

But none of them are as impactful on both ends of the floor as A’ja. — Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Our team holds the company to a higher standard because our commitments are real, externally verified and impactful. — Quentin Bordage, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Rakeem Nuñez-Roches and A’Shawn Robinson and running back Kenny Gainwell — as impactful free-agent additions. — Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026

The 25th anniversary of the terrorist attack has brought a new wave of commemoration, with planners scaling up events to make the milestone more impactful. — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for impactful

• tactful