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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The impressive individual that Tijerina was referring to appears to be Monarch Tracking CEO Neal Hill, who has donated $3,364 to Tijerina’s congressional campaign across two donations, according to FEC filings.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

The song is an ode to life’s impressive lack of meaning.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Despite the recent share price falls, SoftBank’s shares are still showing a healthy 46% return in 2026 and in the last twelve months an even more impressive 219%.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Vicki Sparks: Alajbegovic had such an impressive campaign at Salzburg that his former club, Bayer Leverkusen, have exercised their buy-back clause after just one season.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Her sneer wasn’t as bad as the one I got from Deputy Collins, but it was still pretty impressive.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce

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