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

• affecting
• emotional
• impressive
• moving
• poignant
• stirring
• touching

Examples of impactful in a Sentence

an impactful story of love and redemption

Recent Examples on the Web

At the end of the day, technology is only as impactful as the people who use it. —Daniel Fallmann, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025

In just over 300 pages, Siegel details arguably the most impactful 10 years of the show's run following its 1989 debut, featuring interviews with creatives who helped bring it to life. —Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 12 June 2025

Kelley’s decision to set The Fact Checker in 2004 is his single most impactful novelistic decision. —Book Marks june 12, Literary Hub, 12 June 2025

Anunoby has been one of the most impactful players for the Knicks since his arrival in the deal that sent R.J. Barrett and Immanuel Quickley to the Toronto Raptors. —Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 11 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for impactful

• tactful