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

Manager Kurt Suzuki said he’s been impressed with Natera so far. — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 9 July 2026

Another player to keep an eye on is Vallejo’s own Chance McMillian, who has impressed coaches with his play thus far. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

The camp boys were impressed and called him Mister Music Box. — Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 8 July 2026

When fans saw the bouquet, which appeared to be tied with a ribbon, some were less than impressed. — Lisa Gutierrez july 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026

Merryman moved to Brooksville, roughly 20 miles north, after a flood in the shed, and was impressed with her new town’s burgeoning arts community. — Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 7 July 2026

Djokovic, the 39-year-old seven-time champion, was not impressed. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 7 July 2026

What most impressed Paul Anderson, a typical Georgia boy from a typical Georgia town, on his trip to Russia? — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 6 July 2026

Amarilla apparently wasn’t impressed, taking to both Instagram and X to make comments about Mbappé ‘s cultural background, appearance, education and more. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Verb

Eovaldi impressed with a season-high 10 strikeouts and allowed only two runs, marking a big flip from the night before. — Cal Phillips updated July 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026

Sarah Jessica Parker was impressed by the artworks on display at the Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, the location chosen by Maria Grazia Chiuri to show her first couture show for Fendi. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

Just last year, veteran big man Charles Bassey impressed for Boston’s team in Vegas, then wound up rejoining the club months later on two 10-day contracts. — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 9 July 2026

But Strayer has been impressed by Dunlap’s ability to handle it all. — Noah Poser, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

He was also impressed by her knowledge and passion for winemaking. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026

These credentials are the foundation on which enterprise and brands can begin to act on synthetic decision intelligence rather than simply being impressed by it. — Cynthia Vega, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Balogun sought out Garcia after the game, which impressed the coach. — Miami Herald, 7 July 2026

Despite only scoring four goals across the three games, including a 0-0 draw against Portugal, the South Americans impressed with their free-flowing style of play and eagerness to get players forward. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 3 July 2026