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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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His catalogue of tricks and flicks in a City shirt this season would make for an impressive compilation on YouTube or TikTok.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

And it is driving impressive sales for the 2021 Andy Weir book on which the film is based.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From Barron's • 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

Each account amplifies the legend: the creature gets more impressive, more fantastic—and harder to believe.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

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