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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While Chinese robots have produced some impressive displays, they have taken place in highly controlled or structured environments – the antithesis of real-world warfare.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

As impressive as that sounds, the stock was falling 3% in early European trading and its American depositary receipts were pointing 1.8% lower ahead of the open.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Route 1, is known for an impressive list of cheeses, international wines chosen by an in-house sommelier and traditional Spanish dishes like bacon-wrapped chorizo-stuffed dates, garlic shrimp and three different paellas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

“The situation for many unemployed job seekers is grim, even in the midst of impressive monthly job gains,” she said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

There was a small assortment of trinkets on the shelf, wooden figurines of animals, quills that looked expensive, but what she was looking at was easily most impressive.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

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