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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He noted that prediction markets saw about $10 billion in volume in November 2025 — impressive compared to where they were a year ago, but still tiny compared to other asset classes.

From MarketWatch

Clark's impressive performance came in the under-20s men's race on Sunday 14 December.

From BBC

Neves Valente had an impressive intellect but often became frustrated, “sometimes angry,” about life at Brown, Watson said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The small screen field is no less impressive.

From Salon

But finishing runner-up on the Development Tour, which has secured a two-year professional tour card, and impressive performances in televised tournaments have increased her confidence.

From BBC

impressive

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