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

Shoppers are equally impressed by the cardigan’s snuggly feel. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026

Self was impressed that White elected to pursue a return to KU after last Wednesday receiving a preliminary injunction granting him a fifth season. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026

Clearly impressed with Maxey’s dedication and pluck, James asked him for an honest evaluation of the Sixers. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026

That should earn you a few impressed sideways glances at the coffee shop, at least. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026

Investors didn't appear to be impressed, with shares of the fast-food giant closing nearly 5% lower — marking its biggest one-day loss in more than a year. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

Carrie Ann Inaba, who had criticized Dewan in Week 1, was equally impressed. — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

Taylor was impressed with how Chase handled the week and by his performance Sunday. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026

Fore's friend, Mike Donovan, 71, of Riverview, also was impressed with the luxurious yacht. — Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Verb

Joe Raedle | Getty Images Todd Jackson, Thomas Crowson and Colby Kaminer were impressed by Burger King’s management team and their vision for the chain. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Junior outside hitter Ishana Harish is one of the Mustangs who have been impressed with Candela’s play. — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

And the Heat’s new superstar, Giannis Antetokounmpo, is already impressed by Nelson’s skills on the microphone. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

While the polyester fabric isn’t ideal, I was impressed by the coat’s thickness and weight, which gave it a more luxurious feel than typical poly-blend coats. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026

Questions remain over whether Fu Shuang will be impressed by what Chinese officials describe as Ping Ping’s exceptional tree-climbing, or whether he‘ll like the tuft of fur on the top of her head. — Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026

In footwear, Paris Texas impressed on its official Milan schedule debut, with vibrant color and embellishments inspired by tropical flowers and corals. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

As with everyone else, what impressed her most was the service. — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026

The young quarterback has impressed this season, most notably during the team’s 24-23 comeback victory over Ohio State in Week 2. — Ryan Canfield , Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026