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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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That changed in the early 2010s, when researchers discovered their impressive ability to convert light into electricity.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026

Then came Norr’s second hole in one on Thursday, making Suarez’s prediction pretty impressive.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

“Underlying the impressive industry growth story is the surge in active ETFs. We expect this tailwind to persist,” he said in a report.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

The man’s curiosity and industriousness are equally impressive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

He put away the fairy book and pulled out an impressive tome, then opened it on the table between them.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack