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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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Northampton were given a stern examination of their Champions Cup credentials by impressive Castres as they came out on top of an engrossing contest to book their place in the quarter-finals.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

That doesn’t mean the Artemis missions aren’t impressive or important.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

His firm, Cliffwater, went from managing no money to nearly $50 billion on the back of impressive fundraising and big gains, turning Nesbitt into a billionaire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

They had impressive victories over New York, Minnesota, Denver, at Houston twice, at Miami and at Orlando during March.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

I have to admit, it’s been impressive to see my brother turn into a coach to the younger boys at the center, who all adore him.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.