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 said the band's ability to avoid leaks ahead of the release of the two EPs was impressive.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

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

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

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

“Although that really isn’t saying much. I could have lit a rocket off under you and you wouldn’t have noticed. You have impressive tunnel vision, my friend.”

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

impressive

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