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

While the comeback fell short, McCarthy impressed and made history in the process. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Rather than being appalled, Meisner was impressed, and McQueen became a serial student, studying with Uta Hagen and Lee Strasberg and building his resume in summer stock and television. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026

Netflix numbers for the third quarter are out and Wall Street is not impressed, dining the giant streamer’s stock in particular for its softer than expected revenue forecast. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026

Between the appliances and the design details throughout, we were all impressed by how much thought the hosts had put into making the houses feel both beautiful and genuinely comfortable to stay in. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026

Now seeing Williams every day, Redick has come away even more impressed by the 25-year-old’s character and leadership qualities. — Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

Guess who introduces himself to Henry after being impressed with his battlefield prowess at Sheriffmuir? — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026

But contest judges were impressed with the photo’s moody colors and cinematic feel, the release said. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026

The coach, appropriately, was most impressed by Dadiet’s defense. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 13 Oct. 2026

Verb

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

What impressed most about Hitschler’s unit was the ability to dominate defensively with no turnovers, the first time all season the Bruins finished a game without a takeaway. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

This early demand is an encouraging signal for Jim, who has been impressed with the Duo since previewing it last month at Apple's flagship store in New York and can't wait to buy one. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026

While so many aspects of the Heat’s new-look roster impressed this preseason, Thompson struggled to make shots in his first preseason with Miami. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026

Pippen's father, Scottie, had six championships with Chicago, and the Grizzlies guard has been impressed with how the rookie doesn't really make mistakes. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

The two shared a moment of excitement as they were impressed by Hathaway’s vocals on stage. — William E. Ketchum Iii, VIBE.com, 14 Oct. 2026