impressive
adjective
im·pres·sive
im-ˈpre-siv 
: making or tending to make a marked impression : having the power to excite attention, awe, or admiration
an impressive display of skill
impressively
adverb
impressiveness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of impressive in a Sentence
He has an impressive vocabulary for a 10-year-old.
Her first performance was very impressive.
He has an impressive manner.
Recent Examples on the Web
The most impressive sight on Tuesday night wasn’t James Outman’s three-run home run in the fourth inning, or Will Smith’s opposite-field three-run blast in the top of the fifth.
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
The impressive feat comes after data reveals HBCUs have been grossly underfunded to the tune of roughly $12.6 billion.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 10 Apr. 2024
The streamlined design and subtle logo make this an unassuming backpack despite its impressive size.
—L.a. Hubilla, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
The episodes were filmed entirely in black and white as a reference to the cinema of the time period, and there was an emphasis on showcasing Italy’s impressive architecture.
—Emily Zemler, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2024
Thousands will soon be craning their necks to see an impressive, colorful show above Metropolitan Community College’s Longview Campus.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2024
Equipped with its shimmering dial and impressive Calibre 9R96 — which offers accuracy to within +/- 10 seconds per month — the SBGC275 is proof positive of Grand Seiko’s artful yet high tech approach to fine watchmaking.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
The House bill on the subject passed four weeks ago by an impressive margin of 352-65, but its chances in the Senate are far less certain.
—David Meyer, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2024
Yet, out of the bullpen, Bradford was an impressive 3-0 with a 2.82 ERA.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2024
Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
The impressive feat comes after data reveals HBCUs have been grossly underfunded to the tune of roughly $12.6 billion.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 10 Apr. 2024
The streamlined design and subtle logo make this an unassuming backpack despite its impressive size.
—L.a. Hubilla, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
The episodes were filmed entirely in black and white as a reference to the cinema of the time period, and there was an emphasis on showcasing Italy’s impressive architecture.
—Emily Zemler, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2024
Thousands will soon be craning their necks to see an impressive, colorful show above Metropolitan Community College’s Longview Campus.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2024
Equipped with its shimmering dial and impressive Calibre 9R96 — which offers accuracy to within +/- 10 seconds per month — the SBGC275 is proof positive of Grand Seiko’s artful yet high tech approach to fine watchmaking.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
The House bill on the subject passed four weeks ago by an impressive margin of 352-65, but its chances in the Senate are far less certain.
—David Meyer, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2024
Yet, out of the bullpen, Bradford was an impressive 3-0 with a 2.82 ERA.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2024
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“Impressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impressive. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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impressive
adjective
im·pres·sive
im-ˈpres-iv
: having the power to impress the mind or feelings
an impressive speech
impressively
adverb
impressiveness
noun
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