Definitions

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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Then Pegula made perhaps the single most impactful decision in his 15-year stewardship of the Sabres.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

I think it’s really important for women to understand that you can still do really deeply meaningful and impactful work and care about money.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 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

It was noted that "whilst Truffert runs a risk, the contact made was not impactful and therefore below the high threshold for a foul".

From BBC • Apr. 2, 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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