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

The Royals were impressed and fast-tracked him as a utility player through the minors. — Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

Drellich’s story has far more detail and quotes from either side, but the union did not seem particularly impressed. — Levi Weaver, New York Times, 28 July 2026

In fact, that’s one of the features that shoppers are most impressed with. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026

After tasting the dish, Alexandre Chartogne-Taillet was deeply impressed by chef’s creativity. — Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

The Charlotte Hornets coach is already impressed with the demeanor and mentality of Naz Reid, the player swapped along with draft pick compensation in the trade sending LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to Minnesota. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

Our expert was definitely impressed by its thinner and lighter construction, along with a brighter screen. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 23 July 2026

Shoppers are equally impressed with the thoughtful details and premium feel, praising the soft leather, durable stitching, removable crossbody strap, protective metal feet, and magnetic tab that keeps the zipper neatly in place. — Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

The supervisor was especially impressed by the student’s communication skills and eagerness to learn. — Cuneyt Gozu, The Conversation, 21 July 2026

Verb

Stribling has impressed during training camp and could have a significant role as a slot receiver following the departure of Jauan Jennings in free agency to the Minnesota Vikings. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

The 2026 Byrdie Beauty Awards highlight the products that impressed editors the most for their innovation, performance and value. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 31 July 2026

The latter was a beautiful deep ball that impressed Thornton, who was asked for his impressions of Mahomes. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

Chicago blues especially impressed the young generation of British musicians who began performing what became known as British blues in the 1950s and ’60s. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026

But Jovic still has upside as a skilled 6-foot-10 forward who’s just 23 years old and impressed with the Serbian national team during the July window of European World Cup qualifying this summer. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

McCaffrey has been impressed with Black, who turns 25 in October. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 July 2026

Not when Thiago Motta, who impressed not so long ago at Bologna but has been out of football since being sacked by Juventus in March last year after only nine months, might represent a viable compromise candidate for the FIGC. — James Horncastle, New York Times, 28 July 2026

And Americans are supposed to be impressed by these overgrown children showing off their masculine prowess while failing at their basic adult responsibilities. — Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026