Definitions

impressive

[im-pres-iv] / ɪmˈprɛs ɪv /

ADJECTIVE

powerful, influential

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dramatic exciting extraordinary important imposing intense massive monumental notable profound remarkable splendid superb thrilling

WEAK

absorbing affecting arresting august awe-inspiring consequential cool deep effective eloquent excited forcible grand impassioned inspiring lavish luxurious majestic momentous moving noble penetrating prime rousing stately stirring striking sumptuous touching towering vital well-done

Antonyms

STRONGEST

common commonplace insignificant little mild moderate normal ordinary poor small trivial unexciting unimportant unimposing unimpressive unremarkable usual

WEAK

inconsequential ineffective weak

Example Sentences

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The stock could use the help, even if its recent gains have been impressive compared with both its megacap peers and the broader tech benchmark.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

I’m also aiming to be open-minded these days, because it’s just not true anymore that the tech isn’t impressive.

From Slate • May 24, 2026

Another record, maybe even more impressive, was set by distributor Neon, which, with “Fjord,” extends its streak of Palme wins to an unprecedented seven in a row.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Indie star Mitski isn't your typical Radio 1 artist, but she also drew an impressive crowd to the same stage on Saturday afternoon, including some who took the opportunity to shelter from the sun.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

“Because, look’ee here, dear boy,” he said, dropping his voice, and laying a long finger on my breast in an impressive manner, “caution is necessary.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens

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