impactful

[im-pakt-fuhl] / ɪmˈpækt fəl /

ADJECTIVE

having a great effect

Synonyms

STRONGEST

impressive poignant stunning

STRONG

effective moving rousing sympathetic

WEAK

affecting cogent direct dynamic effectual emotional forceful gripping inspirational motivating potent provoking staggering stimulating stirring touching

Antonyms

STRONGEST

uninteresting unmoving

STRONG

unaffecting unemotional unimpressive

WEAK

fruitless impotent incapable ineffective weak

Example Sentences

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Oil is not as impactful for the U.S. as it used to be, he says.”We don’t see impact on earnings and growth in the economy, but we do see an impact on inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

“Dearica has developed into one of the most efficient and impactful players in the league,” Sparks general manager Raegan Pebley said in statement announcing her re-signing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Dutta says she believes that impactful stories like Chiraiya have the power to change the world.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Sitting in unease and acclimating to its extreme temperature — refusing to fight our very nature — is one of the most impactful things we can do for our bodies and minds.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

The fast is planned for tomorrow, the same day as the Red Cross visit, to be most impactful.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed

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