Synonyms of impactful

impactful

adjective

im-ˈpakt-fəl 

as in impressive

having the power to affect the feelings or sympathies

an impactful story of love and redemption

Synonyms & Similar Words

• impressive
• emotional
• exciting
• passionate
• poignant
• inspirational
• moving
• meaningful
• excitable
• dramatic
• eloquent
• stirring
• touching
• affecting
• expressive
• theatrical
• significant
• feeling
• responsive
• demonstrative
• provoking
• stimulating
• sensitive
• melodramatic
• cathartic
• rousing
• histrionic

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unimpressive
• unemotional
• cool
• cold
• dispassionate
• detached
• unaffecting
• emotionless
• deadpan

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of impactful

The league first cleared each of those players, and then Chiefs did, and then, if the player was impactful enough, a major portion of the fanbase followed. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026

With the Jets on the cusp of a game-tying and momentum-turning touchdown early in the fourth quarter on Sunday, Zach Sieler delivered the type of impactful play that has marked his eight-year Dolphins tenure. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026

Other times, python leather is utilized for accent work or trim for a more cost-effective but impactful option seen via capped toes or on straps. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026

Subadan said some of the city's most impactful T-SPLOST projects help with safety. — Emily McLeod, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026