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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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Range Resources, another exploration and production player that focuses primarily on natural gas, has risen an impressive 23% year to date.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Players like Fernandes, Semenyo and Dominik Szoboszlai have had impressive seasons with solid attacking numbers but ultimately it is Arsenal that lead the way in the Premier League.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 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 guess it was sort of impressive, that I had a really cool best friend who likes chess.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff

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