impactful

adjective

im·​pact·​ful im-ˈpakt-fəl How to pronounce impactful (audio) ˈim-ˌpakt-fəl How to pronounce impactful (audio)
: 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

Examples of impactful in a Sentence

an impactful story of love and redemption
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Textiles or vintage-style prints hung with rods are easy to install and visually impactful. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025 Harrison has undoubtedly been the most impactful wide receiver on the Cardinals thus far this season, with 338 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns. Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025 The company imagines that Engagement Cloud will provide insights into the most impactful marketing channels; create more intentional touchpoints with existing and new consumers; build trust with customers and more. Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025 Kaif Shaikh Kaif Shaikh is a journalist and writer passionate about turning complex information into clear, impactful stories. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for impactful

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of impactful was in 1939

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“Impactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impactful. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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