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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“Wall Street has become overly pessimistic in the face of very impressive results,” Carnovale added.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Berthel Askou guided Motherwell to an impressive fourth-placed finish and guaranteed European football, although the Dane has left to become head coach of Toulouse.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

AI may be capable of impressive tasks, but humans have an intrinsic dignity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Still, investors can’t ignore the fact that stocks have had an impressive run.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

He appeared not quite as physically impressive as a football linebacker, but certainly looked like a broad-shouldered athlete, perhaps a retired Olympic swimmer.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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