Synonyms of impressed

impressed 1 of 2

adjective

as in interested

Related Words

• interested
• concerned
• aware
• mindful
• conscientious
• attentive
• zealous
• sensitive
• heedful
• passionate
• caring
• warm
• fervent
• keen
• ardent
• warmhearted

Dissimilar Words

• unimpressed
• lukewarm
• tepid
• halfhearted
• disinterested
• indifferent
• unconcerned
• uninterested
• complacent
• apathetic
• casual
• nonchalant
• perfunctory
• incurious
• insouciant
• insensible
• cold
• remote
• aloof
• uncurious
• numb
• unemotional
• pococurante

impressed

2 of 2

verb

past tense of impress

1

as in influenced

to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response

impressed him with the intensity of their musical performance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• influenced
• affected
• impacted
• touched
• struck
• interested
• inspired
• swayed
• reached
• involved
• bothered
• fascinated
• told (on)
• concerned
• got to
• dazzled
• moved
• attracted
• disturbed
• worried
• enthralled
• entranced
• biased
• troubled
• upset
• enchanted
• enraptured
• engaged
• penetrated
• plagued
• carried away
• stirred
• tried
• stressed
• captivated
• charmed
• perturbed
• afflicted
• transported
• harassed
• flustered
• ravished
• distressed
• colored
• pierced
• agitated
• bewitched
• disquieted
• harried
• smote
• pestered
• discomforted
• allured
• wrung
• discomposed
• strained

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tired
• bored
• wearied
• jaded
• palled
• underwhelmed

2

as in etched

to produce a vivid impression of

impressed the importance of safe driving habits by displaying photos of horrific crashes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• etched
• engraved
• imprinted
• branded
• ingrained
• imbued
• infused
• instilled
• inculcated
• infixed
• stamped
• implanted
• fixed
• enrooted
• set

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• obliterated
• erased
• blotted out
• expunged

3

as in compelled

to cause (a person) to give in to pressure

after weeks of nagging, they impressed her into going to the masquerade party

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compelled
• forced
• coerced
• obliged
• obligated
• drove
• pressured
• intimidated
• constrained
• pressed
• impelled
• made
• muscled
• blackjacked
• blackmailed
• dragooned
• sandbagged
• bullied
• cowed
• threatened
• shamed
• twisted one's arm
• hectored
• terrorized
• dragged
• browbeat
• bulldozed
• badgered
• menaced
• harassed
• hounded
• high-pressured

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• let
• allowed
• permitted
• convinced
• satisfied
• moved
• argued
• induced
• won (over)
• persuaded
• talked (into)
• prevailed (on or upon)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of impressed

Adjective

All the judges were impressed with her sauce work and bold flavors. — Sari Kamin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Nov. 2026

Paytas felt good about the invite but less than impressed with their setup. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2026

For people who are looking to expand their palate or for people who are looking to be impressed, stop by Huong Sen Tofu. — Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2026

And who wouldn’t be impressed with Rodrigo after a very successful Daisy Chain Fields festival and a stellar third album? — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026

Aside from grinding away and film study, Batavia coach Dennis Piron is also impressed with one of the most basic parts Vatianou brings to the game. — Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026

Blomstedt was impressed with Bernstein's musicianship but disliked his exuberant podium mannerisms. — ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026

He was particularly impressed by the miniature reproductions of dresses and accessories on display at La Galerie Dior, as well as the ballroom-style space where the brand’s most spectacular evening gowns are traditionally exhibited. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026

Both Jon and David were nobodies at the time, but Jon was really impressed by David’s script and offered to become his manager. — Andy Richter With Aaron Karo, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026

Verb

Despite his relative inexperience, Lindblad has impressed in his debut season. — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026

The only child of Anthony, a chiropractor, and Lorraine, who works in the tech industry, Ippolito was encouraged to audition for commercials after his baseball skills impressed a friend of his parents. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Investors were not impressed by the Snapchat parents numbers, knocking the shares down by almost 10% in after-market trading. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026

Woodall admitted that Dornan’s performance truly impressed him. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2026

That’s one of my favorite features on the iPhone, as I’ve been impressed with Apple’s ability to turn something that should be an albatross into an appealing feature. — ArsTechnica, 28 Oct. 2026

West Virginia transfer forward DJ Thomas, an Allen alum, has impressed through the offseason and gives TCU a viable backup for Edmonds. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2026

James was impressed by the rising generation of perfumers’ work ethic, remarkable ideas and ability to storytell. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026

Rocky was played by James Ortiz, an actor with extensive puppeteering experience who impressed Gosling at his initial audition. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 20 Oct. 2026