adjective
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capable of impressing, esp by size, magnificence, etc; awe-inspiring; commanding
Other Word Forms
- impressively adverb
- impressiveness noun
- preimpressive adjective
- unimpressive adjective
- unimpressively adverb
Etymology
Origin of impressive
Example Sentences
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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
Players like Fernandes, Semenyo and Dominik Szoboszlai have had impressive seasons with solid attacking numbers but ultimately it is Arsenal that lead the way in the Premier League.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 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
I had to admit that Elliot’s quick thinking was pretty impressive, while I bumbled around, obviously clueless about what was going on or where exactly I was.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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