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

And so in this parable then, as far as like when we are impressed by something seemingly genius that AI is doing, what is our lesson? — Quanta Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026

While silicone storage containers aren't known for their super tight seals, I was impressed by how much squeezing and shaking these could withstand without leaking. — Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

Its drone technology has impressed governments and defense manufacturers around the world. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

The high-end guest today is often deeply traveled, highly discerning, and less impressed by display for display’s sake. — Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

The only one not impressed with Pyburn’s performance Friday may have been Pyburn. — Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026

Toast Analysts led by Will Nance came away impressed by the fintech restaurant company’s recent solid earnings. — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026

Reviewers are especially impressed with the quality of these pants. — Brooke Knappenberger, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026

This looks like a dream set for most fans, but John Rockwell of the New York Times was not impressed. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026

Verb

His overall performance impressed, but he’s blocked at this time in Edmonton. — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Fast forward to this year’s Spring Festival Gala, and Unitree again impressed the crowd with its robots’ more advanced moves that included backflips and leaps over platforms. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

First-round defensive tackle Peter Woods impressed in the first padded practice, splitting reps against Trey Smith and getting the better of backup interior linemen, Sweeney wrote from Day 5. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026

Young playmaker Arda Güler has impressed in preseason and is set for a starting role. — Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

The character is based on MGM’s Irving Thalberg, who was never impressed by Fitzgerald as a screenwriter. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 13 Aug. 2026

Cade Klubnik's confidence on the field has impressed his New York Jets teammates just as much as his big throws and quick grasp of the playbook. — Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

But none of that kept Jones from keeping his commitment to Boise State, and his position coach here, first-year man Alvis Whitted, has been impressed by the young freshman. — Idaho Statesman, 13 Aug. 2026

He always has been impressed by how the game never seems to speed up on Gausman. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026