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

With respect to Cunha — who has thoroughly impressed while playing all four of Glasner’s games so far — some might have viewed his Forest team-mates Igor Jesus or Murillo as more likely to be included in Ancelotti’s latest squad. — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

What impressed Mursal immediately was that her office at the UN was genuinely international. — Rebecca Blumenstein, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026

While the details were wrong, de Aguiar Alves was impressed that the episode reproduced the core textbook idea mostly accurately. — Matt Von Hippel, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2026

The sudden departure hasn’t seemed to have affected the Tigers and Dykes isn’t the only Horned Frog impressed with what the Tigers have put on film. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2026

The changes were immediately noticed by the band’s fans, who largely didn’t sound impressed by Meta’s naming scheme. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 9 Sep. 2026

The lefty who dazzled fans with his celebratory strikeout jumps and impressed teammates with his 80-minute pregame workouts was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026

Or… 2) Miami is insufficiently impressed and spends its likely very high 2027 first-round draft pick on a QB with the clear intent for the rookie to soon replace Willis. — Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026

Royals bullpen coach Mitch Stetter was impressed with his ability to command his fastball. — Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026

Verb

Allen, though, has been impressed with the rookie’s physicality and ability to strike blocks. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Freshman Keawe Browne impressed throughout fall camp and played meaningful snaps against Oregon, including throwing a big block that opened the lane for running back Sire Gaines to score a 38-yard touchdown in the first half. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2026

Coming to 281 to look for a place to run his workshop, he was immediately impressed by its structure. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 11 Sep. 2026

These students impressed us with their discerning angles, diligent research, and captivating storytelling. — Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026

The sleek, gold-colored coupé impressed with a futuristic design, but baffled onlookers with its cramped two-seat interior, lack of a charging port, and a dubious, far-too-good-to-be-true $30,000 price tag. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 10 Sep. 2026

Additionally, the Hurricanes added freshman Javian Mallory, a former four-star prospect from West Boca who has impressed this fall. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026

The dentists Allure spoke with were on the whole intrigued and/or impressed by the CameraJet. — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 4 Sep. 2026

The squad has been impressed with Dotson, a 6-foot-1, 190 pound safety who is only a sophomore. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026