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impressive

/ɪmˈprɛsɪv/
im · pres · sive
Adverb:impressively
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impressive Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Evoking admiration, awe, or respect through size, quality, skill, or grandness.

Example

"The young pianist delivered an impressive performance that earned a standing ovation from the audience."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'impressive' (evoking admiration or awe) with 'impressionable' (easily influenced or susceptible to external ideas).

• Rhymes for impressive

• Nearby Words

impressionist
impressionistic
impressionistically
impressive
impressively
impressiveness
impressment

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century, formed from the verb 'impress' (from Latin 'impressus', past participle of 'imprimere', meaning 'to press into or upon') combined with the suffix '-ive'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Impressive. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/impressive
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