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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Perhaps the most impressive aspect of his campaign is the environment in which those numbers were produced.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

What 250 years means: I think it’s impressive it’s endured this long.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

Glover, who won an honorary Academy Award in 2022 in recognition of his humanitarian work, is a prolific actor with an impressive range.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

To be sure, stocks since the mid-1920s have significantly outperformed bonds on a total-return basis — by an impressive 5.5 annualized percentage points.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 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

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