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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Wales were more impressive than the 48-7 loss to England in their opening match, but shipped 50 points at home for the fifth time in just under a year.

From BBC

Forest's managerial mayhem comes after Nuno led them to an impressive seventh place finish in the Premier League last season.

From Barron's

As impressive as the 12-game winning run was, England still need that South African mentality - wherever you go in the world, you are expected to win and be globally successful.

From BBC

The Dow transports are in the news now because their recent strength has been especially impressive, even taking into account a sharp drop the other day.

From MarketWatch

“The GDP figures seem set to point towards a continuation of impressive momentum towards the end of the year,” Investec economist Philip Shaw said in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal

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