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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It’s a statement made without recriminations, judgment or irony—the world we live in is a pretty impressive place.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

You become less interested in whether an ingredient feels impressive and more interested in whether it works.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

That’s 20 more record closes than had been recorded at this time last year — an impressive performance that may also keep bubble talk alive.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

But what makes her truly impressive, Ball-Malone said, is that Fernandez is an even better coach.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

And even more impressive is how insanely good he is with his instrument.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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